Donald Trump has directly appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his recent conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. He is slated for sentencing on July 11, mere days before the 2024 Republican National Convention.
The former President was found guilty by a New York jury last week. According to Radar Online, he now faces the prospect of being sentenced just four days before the pivotal Republican National Convention, which begins on July 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In his plea to the Supreme Court, Trump criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over his trial. Trump labeled Bragg as “Radical” and described Judge Merchan as “highly conflicted.”
Trump has called for the Supreme Court to intervene, asserting that the entire case against him is a “hoax” and amounts to “election interference” orchestrated by Democrats. He maintains that the details of the crime were unclear until the judge provided instructions, claiming the case is unprecedented and unjust.
The conviction marks the first time a former U.S. president has been found guilty of felony crimes. Trump was convicted of making hush money payments to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.
Trump did not hold back in expressing his discontent with the trial's outcome, calling it a “rigged, disgraceful trial.” He suggested that the American public would render the true verdict in the upcoming November general election.
During a press event following his conviction, Trump reiterated his belief that the trial was manipulated against him. He criticized the treatment of his defense team’s witnesses, stating they were unfairly handled.
Trump went so far as to refer to Judge Merchan as a “devil” during his remarks. He accused the legal proceedings of being orchestrated to damage his political prospects.
He has continued to voice his belief that the legal actions against him are part of a broader attempt to interfere with the 2024 presidential election.
As the sentencing date approaches, Trump remains vocal about what he perceives as the injustices of the trial. He has used social media and public appearances to rally support and criticize those involved in the legal process.
Trump's comments highlight his perspective that the legal challenges he faces are politically motivated and designed to hinder his chances in the upcoming election.
The case has drawn significant attention, not only because of Trump’s status as a former president but also due to the nature of the charges and the timing of the sentencing.
Donald Trump has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his conviction on 34 counts of falsifying business records. He has criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan, calling them biased. Trump continues to claim that the case against him is a political hoax and election interference. He is set to be sentenced on July 11, just days before the 2024 Republican National Convention.
