Judge rejects Trump’s claim Biden pressured prosecutors in DC criminal case
The ruling may signal Judge Tanya Chutkan is ready to push the case forward, but it's unlikely to be resolved until after the November election.
A DC district judge has dealt a blow to former President Donald Trump's legal efforts, rejecting his argument for dismissing an election interference case. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump's claims of a politically motivated prosecution by the Biden administration were baseless and a mischaracterization of the charges. This ruling comes as Chutkan takes up the case again following the US Supreme Court's decision granting presidents broad immunity from prosecution for in-office actions. She now faces the complex task of interpreting the Supreme Court's ruling and separating Trump's official conduct from any potential criminal acts. With the midterm elections approaching, a resolution before November is considered unlikely. The case highlights the ongoing legal battles faced by Trump and the potential implications for his future political ambitions.