Trump Asks Court to Delay Friday Sentencing in Hush Money Case Ahead of Congress Certification

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : Trump has the option to attend his Friday sentencing in person or via video conference.
45% : Trump is now seeking a stay of Friday's scheduled sentencing, according to multiple media reports.
42% : Last week, Merchan rejected that bid and announced that sentencing for the case would take place this coming Friday, about a week and a half before Trump is sworn in for his second term.
39% : "The Supreme Court's historic decision on Immunity, the state constitution of New York, and other established legal precedent mandate that this meritless hoax be immediately dismissed.
35% : Given the fact that Trump is set to become the 47th President of the U.S., Merchan has stated he will likely grant Trump an unconditional discharge, meaning the charges will be upheld but he will not have to pay a fine nor will he have to serve probation or jail time.
32% : "In May of 2024, Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to conceal hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
21% : Trump's lawyers previously argued the indictment should be dismissed on the grounds of presidential immunity since Trump will return to serve as leader of the United States later this month.

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