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Trump calls for New York judge to be disbarred after hush money conviction advances

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Trump calls for New York judge to be disbarred after hush money conviction advances

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President-elect Trump in a weekend rant turned his ire on the New York judge who ordered sentencing to begin next week in his hush money case, calling him “the most conflicted judge in New Yo…

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Donald Trump criticized New York Judge Juan Merchan after the judge set a Jan. 10 sentencing date for Trump’s 34-count felony conviction related to hush money payments.

Trump called for Merchan’s disbarment, accusing him of political bias and corruption, and claimed the case was fabricated by the “Biden/Harris Injustice Department.”

Merchan indicated he may propose no punishment due to presidential immunity.

Trump vowed to appeal the case, citing past legal victories, and reiterated claims of political persecution and judicial bias while condemning the U.S. legal system’s handling of his cases.

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Lol. I guess political interference in the judicial system is ok in America now. Or does it only count if hes currently in office? Glad the electorate asked for this bullshit.

/s for the individuals easily triggered, yet still upset at the results of the election because YOU SAT IT OUT IN PROTEST

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