Trump's legal team claimed that sentencing him during the transition period presents a 'constitutionally intolerable risk of disruption to national security', underscoring their concerns about potential repercussions.
Despite Trump's lawyers arguing for a stay based on 'president-elect privilege', the court demonstrated strategic maneuvering by allowing a lenient sentence, effectively dismantling their claims.
Justice Juan Merchan's ruling to permit virtual attendance during sentencing signals that even in sensitive political situations, legal accountability can still prevail, setting a crucial precedent.
The approach taken by Trump's lawyers, including attempts to obscure the verdict as a product of political interference, showcases the lengths to which they will go to defend their client.
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