Hush money case: Donald Trump dismisses sentencing before January 20 inauguration as ‘illegitimate political attack’
January 4, 2025
US President-elect Donald Trump condemns Judge Juan Merchan’s decision to schedule his sentencing on January 10, 2025, regarding the hush money trial. Merchan upheld Trump’s conviction but indicated no jail time, advocating for Trump’s unconditional discharge. Trump’s team labels the decision as unconstitutional and plans to appeal.
