Felony sentencing lacked both Trump in person and his outbursts: 'I was treated unfairly, and I thank you'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

91% : Trump then told the court: "And I thank you very much.
71% : The office of the president enjoys extraordinary legal protections, and US voters once again decided that Trump should have those protections, Merchan said.
53% : Slightly before 9.30am, computer monitors on the prosecution and defense tables - which were visible to anyone looking toward the front of the courtroom, like the gallery - were aglow with the visages of Trump and his lead lawyer, Todd Blanche, even though the large courtroom screens remained on standby.
51% : When Trump had the opportunity to address Merchan, he delivered a rambling monologue, but it wasn't the most outlandish display many might have expect from him on such a historic day.
50% : When the proceedings started, Trump and Blanche appeared on the larger screens.
50% : After Merchan officially handed down his sentence, he told Trump: "Sir, I wish you godspeed as you assume your second term in office.
42% : Trump was about to become the first US president ever criminally tried, convicted, and sentenced - set to return to the White House as a felon.
40% : Trump took him up on that offer - despite having used the courthouse as a campaign stop and platform for airing his many grievances throughout his trial.
39% : When the judge, Juan Merchan, issued his 3 January decision upholding the jury's verdict on the once-and-future US president, he scheduled Trump's sentencing for 10 January and he gave Trump an opportunity to attend virtually, if he so chose.
39% : After the proceeding kicked off shortly after 9:30am,Trump, who has a history of courtroom outbursts and antagonizing people associated with his cases, shook his head at one point but appeared to remain relatively even-keeled as things unfolded.
37% : With Trump gone, security was getting back to normal.
37% : Trump and Blanche could be seen speaking with one another, with the incoming president showing displeasure, as per usual.
32% : In closing, Trump said "I was treated very, very unfairly."
26% : "Merchan, who previously indicated that he would not sentence Trump to jail, also showed restraint, running through his legal reasoning for the sentence.
20% : What Trump's hush money sentencing did not have: Trump in person.
18% : "This has been a very terrible experience," Trump said.

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