Following Donald Trump's presidential election victory, his legal representatives have formally requested New York Attorney General Letitia James to dismiss the ongoing civil fraud lawsuit against him, his family, and their business interests. Trump's lawyer, D. John Sauer, in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, argues that dropping the case would serve the "greater good of the country."

Trump, who was previously ordered to pay a substantial $454 million judgment in the case, has filed an appeal. The appeal has shown promise, with judges appearing receptive to potentially overturning or reducing the judgment. However, Sauer emphasizes Trump's recent electoral triumph and his call for national unity as key reasons for dismissing the case entirely.

Sauer, Trump's nominee for Solicitor General, characterizes the legal proceedings against Trump as a source of partisan division and contends that ending these legal battles is crucial for the nation's well-being. He highlights recent legal victories for Trump, including the dismissal of Special Counsel Jack Smith's election-related case and the dropped appeal in the classified records case, as further justification for dismissing the New York lawsuit.

Sauer's letter asserts that the statute of limitations bars the claims in James' case and underscores the absence of victims, complaints, misstatements, causation, or demonstrable injuries or losses. He argues that Trump provided clear disclaimers to sophisticated business partners who conducted their own due diligence. Furthermore, he points out that all loan and insurance payments were made in full and on time or early, resulting in significant profits for Trump's business associates.

The letter also highlights the potential negative impact of the case on New York businesses, suggesting that it encourages companies to relocate to states with more favorable regulatory environments. Sauer praises Trump's contributions to New York's development and job creation, arguing that the lawsuit serves no public purpose.

Drawing parallels to President Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation during the Civil War, Sauer appeals for unity and requests the dismissal of the case. He references Lincoln's call for Americans to set aside divisions and work towards healing the nation. This request follows Judge Arthur Engoron's earlier ruling holding Trump and other defendants liable for fraud. Trump maintains his innocence and plans to appeal the case to the Supreme Court if necessary.

Throughout the trial, Trump's legal team presented witnesses, including former Deutsche Bank executives and accounting experts, who testified that the banks were eager to do business with Trump and that his financial statements did not violate accounting principles. They argued that any discrepancies were merely errors, not evidence of fraud.