Source: TomDispatch
by Maha Hilal
“In response to his sentencing following his conviction on 34 felonies in May 2024, President Trump stated that he had ‘won the election in a massive landslide, and the people of this country understand what’s gone on. This has been a weaponization of government.’ Despite his conviction, Judge Juan Merchan sentenced him to an unconditional discharge with no consequences like prison, probation, or even fines. The judge determined that this was ‘the only lawful sentence’ that avoided infringing on the authority of the presidency. Had that been Donald Trump’s first encounter with the law (which, of course, it wasn’t), it would have been a stark lesson in impunity. It’s no surprise then that, in an interview last year with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, when asked about his obligation to uphold the Constitution, Trump responded, ‘I don’t know.'” (03/05/26)
https://tomdispatch.com/why-the-trump-administration-doesnt-just-break-the-law/