Trump Learns His Fate At Probation Hearing

As part of his so-called “hush money” case, former President Donald Trump attended a virtual pre-sentencing court session on Monday.

The judge is set to confer with a probation officer to determine Trump’s sentence on July 11.

Following his conviction in May for “falsifying business records,” Trump faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison. Many expect that Judge Juan Merchan, perceived by some as politically motivated, will rule against Trump.

The 30-minute interview on Monday appeared routine, despite its potential to bring additional charges against Trump.

Democrats, viewing the 45th president as a political prisoner, have sought to label him as a typical “convicted felon.”

The peculiar manner in which Trump conducted his interview highlighted the unusual nature of his prosecution. Due to logistical concerns, the court decided against Trump’s in-person appearance, a standard procedure in New York. Instead, Judge Merchan allowed Trump to participate virtually from Mar-A-Lago.

Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, was also present.

The details of the legal proceedings are confidential.

Typically, such interviews would include standard questions about employment, criminal history, and substance use, directed at Trump and his attorney.

Given Trump’s high profile, it is unlikely that the interview revealed any new information. However, the hearing serves a significant narrative function for those who see it as a symbol of the American legal system’s unprecedented use.

These largely procedural pre-sentencing steps underscore the message that Trump is not “above the law.”

According to Democrats and supportive media, Trump is being treated like any other “criminal.”

This case, however, is far from typical.

An American president and a leading presidential candidate find themselves in a rare situation where their political adversaries might imprison them.

The unconventional arrangements have led to predictable reactions from those who believe Trump is evading accountability, despite arguments that his participation in this session is absurd.