At Trump's sentencing, a measured judge confronts a president-elect

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : "I was treated very, very unfairly, and I thank you very much," Trump said.
50% : Trump to be first felon president after New York judge's ruling*Justice Merchan faced unprecedented challenges in Trump's trial*'Sir, I wish you Godspeed as you assume your second term in office'By Luc CohenNEW YORK, Jan 10 (Reuters) -
35% : Prosecutors charged Trump, 78, in April 2023 with falsifying business records to cover up hush money paid to a porn star.
35% : Trump even alluded to Merchan's Colombian heritage as evidence of bias, telling reporters on May 21 last year to "take a look at where he comes from.
30% : Although Trump will avoid jail, fines and probation, Merchan's sentence of unconditional discharge puts Trump's May 2024 conviction by a jury on his permanent record.
28% : On Friday, a New York judge imposed a sentence that ensures Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to enter the White House when he is sworn in as president on Jan. 20.
28% : He fined Trump $10,000 for violating the order several times and threatened to jail him if he ran afoul of it again.
23% : Those delays, together with Trump's victory and looming return to the White House, left Merchan with little choice but to sentence Trump to unconditional discharge, meaning no jail or other legal punishment.

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