In an unprecedented turn of events, a judge has scheduled the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump for January 10, merely 10 days before his inauguration. This development marks a historic moment, as Trump will become the first US president to take office while convicted of felony crimes ¹.Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over Trump’s trial, has indicated that he is unlikely to impose a jail sentence. Instead, Merchan suggested that an “unconditional discharge” might be the most viable solution. This outcome would mean that Trump’s case would be closed without jail time, fines, or probation ².The case revolves around Trump’s alleged involvement in a scheme to hide hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. Trump was convicted of 34 counts of falsifying business records in May, and his lawyers have been pushing for the case to be dismissed, citing presidential immunity. However, Judge Merchan rejected this argument, stating that Trump’s status as president-elect does not afford him the same immunity as a sitting president. Merchan emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting the jury’s verdict . 1As Trump prepares to take office, his sentencing has sparked intense debate and scrutiny. The development has raised questions about the implications of a convicted felon holding the highest office in the land.
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_Meta Description:_ President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sentenced on January 10, just 10 days before his inauguration, marking an unprecedented moment in US history.