A US judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to transfer his hush-money case to federal court. The decision comes as Trump continues to challenge his criminal conviction related to falsifying business records. The judge ruled that the case should remain in state court, maintaining the original jurisdiction. Trump had argued that moving the case would provide a fairer trial, citing his claim of executive immunity. Legal experts note that the ruling reinforces the principle that former officials are not automatically exempt from prosecution. The case remains active as Trump's legal team prepares for further appeals.