KEY POINTS

Trump's appeal argues his felony conviction is politically motivated and legally unfounded.

Lawyers claim jury heard improper evidence regarding Trump's presidential duties.

Another argument was over a donation the judge over the case made to Democrats.

President Donald Trump has formally appealed his criminal conviction in New York for state charges related to a hush money scheme. His lawyers argue the case should never have been brought to court and the verdict should be overturned.

“This is the most politically charged prosecution in our Nation’s history,” the filing begins, according to NBC News .

The appeal was filed on Monday with the state Appellate Division’s First Department, a midlevel appeals court.

“This case should never have seen the inside of a courtroom,

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