Trump lawyers seek to correct Manhattan district attorney’s ‘misguided’ claims on immunity
SUMMARY
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has requested permission from New York Judge Juan Merchan to file a detailed reply to counter what they call “misguided and inaccurate” claims made by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office. This request, detailed in a July 30th letter, responds to Bragg’s July 24th filing, which argued that Trump’s team misrepresented legal issues and failed to preserve their right to raise presidential immunity claims. Trump's attorneys contend that Bragg's office ignored key constitutional arguments related to the Take Care Clause, which they believe justifies presidential immunity for certain actions. The defense also disputes Bragg’s claims about evidence handling and supervisory authority over the Federal Election Commission (FEC). A ruling on Trump’s motion to overturn his 34-count conviction is expected on September 6th, with sentencing scheduled for September 18th.
