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Appeals court questions if Trump’s conviction survives presidential immunity

The Hill·November 5, 2026·1 min read
Appeals court questions if Trump’s conviction survives presidential immunity

A New York appeals panel questioned whether presidential immunity or federal law bars President Trump's criminal conviction from a hush money payment during his 2016 campaign. Trump's lawyers argued Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's theory was preempted by campaign finance law, potentially overturning the conviction.

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