A judge has scheduled President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for January 10 in his hush money case, just days before his return to the White House. Despite his felony conviction, Judge Juan Merchan indicated Trump would not face jail time, likely receiving an unconditional discharge.
Merchan rejected Trump’s push to dismiss the verdict, emphasizing the importance of finalizing the case before Inauguration Day. Trump was convicted of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels.
While Trump’s team plans to appeal, this case marks the first time a U.S. president will take office as a convicted felon.
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