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DOJ Pushes to Overturn Trump's Hush Money Conviction

11/8/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice urged a New York state appeals court to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump's felony conviction related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in 2016.
The DOJ argues the conviction rested on improper evidence and a federal-law-preempted theory, citing presidential immunity for official acts.
A federal appeals court revived Trump's bid to move the case to federal court, expediting the appeal.

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The U.S. Department of Justice urged a New York state appeals court to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump's felony conviction related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in 2016.
The DOJ argues the conviction rested on improper evidence and a federal-law-preempted theory, citing presidential immunity for official acts.
A federal appeals court revived Trump's bid to move the case to federal court, expediting the appeal.