Trump’s Conviction: A Two-Tiered Justice System?
Judge Merchan’s sentencing of Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge is criticized as a mockery of the jury’s guilty verdict on 34 counts. The lack of meaningful penalty is deemed unacceptable, especially considering the severity of the crimes. The author expresses outrage at the delayed criticisms from figures like Bill Barr and John Bolton, questioning their motivations and highlighting the potential consequences of inaction. Ultimately, responsibility for this outcome is placed on voters, Attorney General Garland, the Democratic party, and judges who seemingly applied a lenient standard to Trump.