16 Feb 2024

Donald Trump faces dual hearings in Georgia and New York

From Morning Report, 7:35 am on 16 February 2024

Former US President Donald Trump has faced dual hearings this morning in Georgia and New York.

Trump chose to attend the hearing in Manhattan, this one concerned a motion to dismiss the case brought against him related to a hush-money payment to adult-film star Stormy Daniels.

He says all charges against him are politically motivated. The judge rejected the motion to throw out charges, instead scheduling Trump's first criminal trial to begin in March.

Meanwhile, in Georgia, the defence is attempting to get the District Attorney disqualified from the case concerning his attempts to overthrow the 2020 election.

New York correspondent William Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.