Supreme Court Refuses Trump Bailout: A Meaningless Gesture?
The Supreme Court narrowly (5-4) refused Donald Trump’s request to postpone his sentencing hearing, a decision allowing the proceeding to proceed via Zoom. Trump was subsequently sentenced for multiple felonies, though he received no jail time, fine, or probation. The court’s majority cited the availability of appeals and the minimal disruption to Trump’s presidential duties as justification. This outcome, while offering a symbolic moment of accountability, ultimately highlighted the limitations of the legal system in meaningfully punishing powerful figures.
John Q. Hosedrinker