### Trump Officials Declare Victory as Manhattan DA Bragg Requests Case Stay Until 2029

In a significant development heralded as a win for President-elect Donald Trump, his officials report that the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's case against him is "effectively over." Bragg has asked for a stay in the case of New York v. Trump until 2029, as Trump's legal team moves to dismiss the case outright.

Manhattan prosecutors indicated that while they are likely to oppose the dismissal, they are open to reviewing the arguments put forth by Trump's defense. This delay request has been seen by many in Trump's camp as a sign of the prosecution's faltering resolve. An unnamed Trump official suggested that the prosecutors are attempting to "save face" due to the imminent likelihood of the case being dismissed.

Trump spokesman Steven Cheung, slated to become the White House communications director, praised the development, stating that Bragg's request for a stay marks a "total and definitive victory" for Trump and his supporters. Cheung described the case as a "Witch Hunt" that has now been effectively halted, with the legal team working towards a complete dismissal.

The legal issues stem from Trump's alleged falsification of business records related to hush money payments, a matter pursued by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance and later prosecuted by Bragg. In a six-week trial, Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts. However, Trump's legal team is seeking to overturn the verdict, citing presidential immunity from prosecution for official acts while in office.

A key argument from Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, emphasizes that evidence presented by Bragg related to official acts should have been inadmissible. Such evidence included testimonies from former White House aides and references to Trump's actions as president, which Blanche argues are protected by the presidential immunity doctrine.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity, which ruled 6-3 in favor of substantial immunity for former presidents, has been a cornerstone of Trump's defense. This ruling emerged from separate federal charges related to the events of January 6, 2021, in which Trump also pleaded not guilty.

The public awaits Judge Juan Merchan's decision regarding the immunity argument and the forthcoming motion to dismiss the charges. Meanwhile, Trump’s team remains optimistic, celebrating the DA's request for a prolonged stay as a pivotal victory.