In a ruling on Friday, New York supreme court Judge Juan Merchan stated, 'Adjourning decision on the motion and sentencing... should dispel any suggestion that the Court will have issued any decision or imposed sentence either to give an advantage to, or to create a disadvantage for, any political party and or any candidate for any office.' This underscores the sensitivity of how political outcomes can be affected by legal proceedings, especially in the context of the upcoming election.
Trump's team had requested the delay, arguing that a sentencing before the election would 'unfairly impact voters' perceptions and, by extension, the outcome of the race.' This highlights the challenges faced in balancing legal processes with political realities, particularly for a former president seeking re-election.
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