Trump Drops Surprising Response After SCOTUS Denies His Attempt to Stop Sentencing in Hush Money Case – MAGA Fumes Over Justice Siding With Liberals
The Supreme Court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s emergency petition to halt his upcoming sentencing in the New York business records case, clearing the way for Friday’s virtual proceeding amid continued controversy over presidential immunity claims.
The high court’s decision emerged following Trump’s legal team’s urgent request to prevent the January 10 sentencing scheduled by Judge Juan Merchan.
The ruling revealed a deep ideological split among the justices, with five voting to deny the stay and four supporting Trump’s petition; a split that highlights the ongoing debate over presidential legal protections.
Trump responded to the development on Truth Social, writing, in part, “For the sake and sanctity of the Presidency, I will be appealing this case, and am confident that JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL.”
“The pathetic, dying remnants of the Witch Hunts against me will not distract us as we unite and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
The Supreme Court’s order specifically addressed two fundamental points in denying Trump’s request, Fox News outlined.
First, the Court stated that any “alleged evidentiary violations” from Trump’s state court trial could be addressed through normal appeal procedures, effectively closing the door on immediate intervention.
Second, they determined that the sentencing would pose a “relatively insubstantial” burden on Trump’s presidential responsibilities, particularly given Judge Merchan’s stated intention to impose an “unconditional discharge” following a brief virtual hearing.
The conservative wing of the Court showed strong support for Trump’s position, with Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh indicating they would have granted Trump’s request.
However, in a notable alignment, Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett appeared to join Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Brown Jackson in opposition.
Trump needed five votes for his petition to succeed, falling one short in this crucial legal battle.
The case originated from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s investigation, which culminated in Trump’s conviction on charges of falsifying business records in the first degree.
A jury found the president-elect guilty, though Trump has consistently maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and pleaded not guilty to all charges, while simultaneously pursuing various legal avenues to challenge the verdict.
Fox reported that in their detailed Supreme Court petition, Trump’s attorneys argued forcefully for an immediate stay of criminal proceedings pending resolution of their appeal regarding presidential immunity.
They contended that New York prosecutors had improperly admitted evidence relating to official presidential acts during the trial, pointing to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that presidents are immune from prosecution for official acts performed while in office.
Trump’s legal team didn’t hold back in their criticism of the prosecution, characterizing it as “politically motivated” and “flawed from the very beginning.”
They particularly emphasized their concerns about the involvement of a “disgraced, disbarred serial-liar former attorney” in building the case against Trump, suggesting fundamental flaws in the prosecution’s foundation.
Fox added that Judge Merchan, who set the sentencing date last week, has already indicated that Trump will not face prison time for these convictions.
Instead, the judge plans to impose an “unconditional discharge,” effectively meaning no punishment will be administered, though the conviction itself would stand pending appeal.
The virtual sentencing hearing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Friday, with Trump expected to participate remotely from his residence.
The president-elect, who will take office as the 47th president on January 20, has consistently denounced the case as “lawfare” orchestrated by Democrats to undermine his election prospects in the upcoming November contest.
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ABSOLUTELY INFURIATING! ALTHOUGH, SCOTUS OPENED THE DOOR WHEN OBAMA & BIDEN GET INDICTED TO PROSECUTE THEM TO THE FULLEST EXTENT. LOVE TO SEE THAT OUT OF TRUMP DOJ!