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Trump Loses Bid to Transfer Hush Money Case to Federal Court

August 29, 2026

Summary

President Donald Trump's attempt to transfer his New York hush money conviction to federal court was denied by a judge, who ruled the request came too late and related to conduct preceding his 2016 presidency.

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Center

  • Trump loses bid to transfer New York hush money case to federal court
  • President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction - AP News

Right

  • Federal Judge Concludes Then-Candidate Trump's Attempt to Remove N.Y. Hush Money Non-Reporting Prosecution to Federal Court Came Too Late

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