Judge Juan Merchan’s announcement that he intends to sentence Trump to an unconditional discharge reflects the impracticality of prosecuting a sitting president, making the case quite unremarkable.
Even amid bipartisan criticism, the prosecution faced by Alvin Bragg has resulted in what can only be termed a farcical outcome, with the judge recognizing the futility of further sanctions against a sitting president.
Merchan’s decision to finalize sentencing now allows for Trump to be referred to as a 'convicted felon', even though the entire legal process seems ineffective politically.
This case serves as a lesson in constitutional limits; the judge’s reasoning illustrates an acknowledgment that incarcerating or imposing conditions on a sitting president is unfeasible.
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