Trump makes new bid to delay hush money sentencing

SUMMARY

Former President Trump is seeking to delay his upcoming sentencing in the hush money case, scheduled for September 18, by moving the case to federal court. After U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein rejected the move on Tuesday, Trump's legal team filed a new motion requesting the ruling be put on hold while they appeal to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Trump's lawyers argue that delaying the sentencing is in the public interest, especially with the upcoming presidential election. This is Trump's second attempt to shift the case to federal court, claiming it ties to his role as president. Trump's legal team continues pushing for the federal courts to handle the case, citing presidential immunity in light of a recent Supreme Court decision. Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has opposed the delay based on court jurisdiction but is open to postponing sentencing for other reasons.