Trump in Cold Sweat as Federal Judge Rejects His Attempts to Wipe His 34 Felonies off the Books
Summary
Legal AF host Michael Popock analyzes Judge Hellerstein’s ruling denying Donald Trump’s attempt to remove his state court conviction to federal court. The judge determined that hush money payments were personal acts, not official presidential duties, thus excluding them from immunity protections. Popock highlights that Trump’s late filing, after sentencing, and prior waiver of federal appeals constitute a strategic failure to erase his felony record.
Topics discussed
Judge Hellerstein denies Trump's motion to remove conviction to federal court
Trump accused of playing both sides and waiving federal removal rights
Recap of the hush money scheme and Michael Cohen's testimony
Why hush money payments are personal acts, not presidential duties
Removal statute does not apply after conviction and sentencing
Witness testimony regarding Hope Hicks and Madeline Westerhout
Trump's tweets about the payments deemed unofficial personal matters
Critique of Trump legal team's press release and planned appeal
Conclusion and sponsor message from The Popock Firm
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