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Sponsor Our ArticlesThe Supreme Court has ruled against delaying Donald Trump’s sentencing related to hush money payments during the 2016 election. With the sentencing scheduled for Friday, this decision marks a significant moment as Trump faces 34 felony counts linked to a payment to Stormy Daniels. The divided ruling has left Trump’s team concerned about national security, as he plans to attend via video. This conviction could have major implications for his potential 2024 presidential campaign.
In a significant turn of events, the Supreme Court has decided not to delay the sentencing for Donald Trump related to the controversial hush money payments he made during the 2016 election. The sentencing is set to take place on Friday, adding another chapter to an already tumultuous legal saga.
Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records, all centered around a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels, made just before the election. This ruling means that Trump will formally have the classification of a felon—a first for any former president or president-elect. The timing is pivotal as he is gearing up for a potential comeback in the political arena.
The court’s ruling was anything but unanimous. In a closely divided vote, Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson, all sided against delaying the sentencing. Trump’s camp had argued that a prior opinion from the conservative majority regarding presidential immunity should have shielded him from criminal prosecution related to his official duties. However, five of the nine justices felt that any concerns about his supposed immunity could be tackled during the appeal process.
Trump plans to attend the sentencing via video, which has been approved by Judge Juan Merchan. Interestingly, the judge has indicated that he does not intend to impose any jail time or even probation, which means Trump could potentially face his legal issues without significant penalties. Nonetheless, Trump’s legal team expressed worries that participating in the sentencing while transitioning back to presidential duties could pose an “intolerable risk” to national security. They have argued that this is a crucial time for national leadership, although prosecutors hit back by asserting that attending remotely wouldn’t substantially burden Trump’s responsibilities.
Despite losing his bid to delay sentencing across various courts, Trump is not giving up. He continues to fight against this felony conviction as he prepares to take on the reigns of political power once again. The conviction is likely to have lasting implications, especially as he aims for another term. Alongside his legal struggles, concerns around judicial ethics have also arisen. Justice Samuel Alito reportedly had a phone call with Trump just prior to his appeals, stirring up demands for Alito’s recusal from the case. Alito, however, maintains that their conversation was entirely separate from any case-related discussions—it focused on a former clerk seeking employment.
As the sentencing date approaches, we can expect to see how all of this plays out in the coming days. The entire scenario adds an extra layer of intrigue to Trump’s potential 2024 presidential run. With the judicial system standing firm, it remains to be seen how this historical conviction will influence both his campaign and the broader landscape of American politics.
What will happen on Friday during the sentencing? Stay tuned, as this unfolding drama is sure to keep everyone talking.
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