Will the Supreme Court do their job and step up for Donald Trump? Let’s hope so.
Former President Trump urged the Supreme Court on Sunday to intervene before his July sentencing, following his conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York City hush money case.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his frustration over the timing of his sentencing, which is set for just days before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention is significant as it is expected to formally nominate Trump as the GOP presidential candidate.
Trump used the social media platform to criticize Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who brought the charges, and Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over the trial. He claimed it was unjust for these two individuals to have such a profound impact on the nation’s future, emphasizing, “The United States Supreme Court MUST DECIDE!”
This conviction marks Trump as the first former U.S. president to be found guilty of a felony. The jury, composed of 12 New Yorkers, convicted him on all counts related to falsifying business records to cover up alleged affairs during his 2016 presidential campaign. Although he could potentially face imprisonment, it is uncommon for first-time offenders charged with crimes like Trump’s to be jailed. District Attorney Bragg did not reveal whether his office would seek a prison sentence, indicating that further details would emerge in forthcoming court documents.
Trump’s sentencing is slated for July 11, and he has announced plans to appeal the conviction, which would move to a higher court in New York.
Concurrently, the U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating a separate case where Trump contends he should be immune from prosecution for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. If the conservative-leaning court sides with Trump in this matter, it could potentially unravel many of his other ongoing criminal cases. Even if the court does not fully agree with Trump’s position, its ruling could still delay several legal proceedings against him until after the November election.