Trump's Lawyers Seek to Move Hush-Money Trial to Federal Court to Avoid Muzzle

Donald Trump is seeking to move his criminal case from New York State Supreme Court to federal court, according to one of his lawyers. The effort to move the case to federal court is likely a long shot and will not have any immediate effect on the state case. Requests for a change of venue are rarely granted in criminal cases, and the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg, whose office brought the case against Mr. Trump, will undoubtedly oppose the former president’s effort if necessary.