Donald Trump avoids jail time for his hush-money conviction, calling the case a terrible experience and a political witch-hunt.
New York: So, Trump just dodged jail time for that hush-money thing, right? A judge decided he won’t face any penalties after his felony conviction. It’s a big deal, but honestly, it feels a bit anticlimactic.
The judge, Juan Merchan, said Trump gets an “unconditional discharge.” That means no fines, no jail, and no probation. He’s a convicted felon now, but it’s like he’s getting a free pass.
Can you believe he’s the first U.S. president to go through this? He called the whole thing a “terrible experience” and claimed it was just a political attack against him.
He was pretty vocal in court, saying it was all a witch-hunt aimed at ruining his reputation before the election. He even mentioned how it was a setback for New York’s court system.
The judge did say that just because Trump won the election doesn’t mean the crime wasn’t serious. But he had to consider the election results when deciding on the sentence.
Outside the courthouse, it was a scene. Supporters and protesters were shouting their opinions. Some were holding signs saying “Trump is guilty,” while others were defending him, claiming it’s all a conspiracy.
One protester said it’s unfair that Trump seems to escape justice because of his wealth and status. It’s a wild situation, and Trump kept calling it a political witch-hunt throughout the trial.
Even though he got in trouble for breaking the judge’s gag order, he still walked away without any real punishment. It’s like he’s playing a game and winning.
Originally, he was supposed to be sentenced back in July, but things kept getting pushed back. His team was working hard to delay everything, and it seems like it paid off.
In the end, the judge hinted that jail time was never really on the table. It’s a strange turn of events, and it looks like this saga isn’t over yet.
