Appeals Court Restores Trump’s Fight Against Politicized Hush Money Conviction

In a striking rebuke to partisan judicial overreach, a federal appeals court has breathed new life into President Donald Trump's challenge against his politically charged hush money conviction. This development underscores how entrenched local courts sometimes disregard constitutional protections designed to shield presidents from improper prosecution, threatening the very principles of national sovereignty and executive freedom.Why Should a Former President Face State Prosecution for Official Acts?The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, appointed by a Democratic administration, failed to fully consider whether some evidence in the New York case pertains to actions taken...