Trump Sentencing Set for January 10

A New York judge has denied President-elect Donald Trump's motion to dismiss his conviction in the hush money case, scheduling sentencing for January 10, just ten days before his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan rejected Trump's claims that a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity should void the verdict, stating that such immunity does not extend to a president-elect. Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts related to concealing a payment made to silence allegations from adult film actress Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 election. The judge indicated that he is unlikely to impose a prison sentence, anticipating a conditional discharge instead. Trump's legal team argued that the case poses unconstitutional disruptions to his presidency, while prosecutors maintained that the conviction should stand despite his upcoming inauguration. This ruling adds another layer of complexity to Trump's return to the White House amidst legal challenges.