Staff Reports
A New York judge has decided that President-elect Donald Trump does not deserve a delay in his criminal sentencing, setting the stage for a legal showdown just before his inauguration. State Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan issued an order that smacks of judicial overreach, denying Trump’s plea for a postponement. This is not just any old case; it’s a last-ditch effort to thwart a political comeback, and many see it as a desperate maneuver by the left to sideline a man they just can’t seem to get rid of.
The heart of the matter revolves around Trump’s defense attorney, Todd Blanche, who argued that the case should be dismissed due to Trump’s unique position as president-elect. But Judge Merchan was having none of it, insisting that Trump’s arguments were old news, echoing what had already been stated multiple times before. This judge appears to be more interested in rehearsing legal minutiae than recognizing the political implications of his decisions. It must be nice in his ivory tower, oblivious to how this relentless prosecutorial crusade is perceived by millions of Americans who elected Trump.
N.Y. judge Juan Merchan refuses to delay Trump sentencing as defense appeals other decisionshttps://t.co/dMA33e6Z0t pic.twitter.com/1C9hAo3kAG
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) January 7, 2025
In a stunning display of judicial arrogance, Judge Merchan indicated that he intends to proceed with sentencing before the inauguration, although he reassured everyone that he wouldn’t send Trump to jail. Some may wonder if we are witnessing a calculated effort to embarrass Trump on a public stage, right before he potentially returns to the White House. Instead of silencing him, it seems these tactics only seem to invigorate Trump, who has called for the judge’s disbarment—a fiery response from someone who knows how to play the media game.
Trump’s legal woes stem from accusations that he made hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 campaign, which prosecutors claim violated election laws. In reality, Trump’s team argued that he believed he was paying for legal services and that the case is a mere politically motivated charade engineered by his liberal adversaries. The left’s hopes were pinned on the idea that these legal battles would be Trump’s undoing, but history has shown he thrives in adversity.
From the ashes of these politically charged trials, Trump emerged victorious in both the GOP primary and the general election against Vice President Kamala Harris. Conservative pundits suggest that such resilience is what truly irks Trump’s liberal opponents, who continue to scramble for ways to derail him. With other federal cases loitering like an unwelcome guest and a Georgia racketeering case hanging in limbo due to conflicts involving the Fulton County DA, one has to wonder if these legal entanglements are even made of the right stuff to impede this relentless politician. A government of the people should be wary—Trump is back in the game, and he’s throwing the gauntlet down.
