Trump Seeks Dismissal of Hush Money Case, Cites Hunter Biden Pardon
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Donald Trump's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss his criminal hush money case in New York, arguing that the prosecution disrupts the presidential transition and violates Department of Justice policy against prosecuting a sitting president. They cited President Biden's recent pardon of Hunter Biden and claimed the case is politically motivated. The Manhattan DA has until December 9 to respond to the motion, while Trump's other legal challenges, including election interference cases, are also ongoing.
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