H/T to Gene Trevino (@GenoVeno73 on X) for this analysis.
Yesterday, August 28, 2026, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein DENIED @realDonaldTrump attempt to move his 34 felony New York hush-money convictions into federal court — FOR THE SECOND TIME.
U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein stated:
“The grounds for a second removal cited by Defendant, Donald J. Trump, are neither new nor legally sufficient. He has failed to show good cause and diligence. His motion for leave to file a second notice of removal is denied.”
Trump is desperately trying to get his 34 felony convictions moved to federal court so that way he can appeal said convictions all the way up to the U.S Supreme Court in hopes of having those felony convictions removed.
If a federal court vacated the verdict, the 34 felony convictions would be wiped out. You gotta remember, @realDonaldTrump cannot pardon State crimes (so he cannot pardon himself), so his only hope is moving his 34 felony convictions to the federal court system where he can argue “presidential immunity,” to wipe those felony convictions from his record.
Judge Again Denies Trump Request to Move Criminal Case to Federal Court – NY Times