Trump's lawyers argued that having the case and sentencing hanging over him after he takes office would 'impede his ability to govern' and disrupt transition efforts.
Defense lawyers stated that local elected officials like D.A. Bragg have 'no valid basis to cause such disruptions' as it relates to Trump's incoming presidency.
Trump's legal team called the suggestion to delay sentencing until after his potential second term 'ridiculous,' citing it could lead to sentencing a decade after the investigation began.
The defense drew parallels with President Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden, claiming both cases involved 'selective' and 'unfair' prosecution against politically charged figures.
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