Worst possible outcome for Trump: Why Trump's sentencing delay may make 'confinement' more likely

At first glance, the news that the sentencing in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial has been scheduled for after the presidential election seems like a win for Trump, but what is also possible, and even likely, is that Judge Merchan put the date after the election because he intends for the sentence to include "confinement," either at home or in jail, and he did not want such a dramatic sentence to influence the election. Duncan Levin and Kristy Greenberg, former federal prosecutors, share their insights with Alex Wagner.



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[cindyshirey]

If it was anybody else on the THIS WOULD NOT BE HAPPENING

[fordsrestorations]

The law says that citizens have a right to a quick and speedy trial. But that individual has made a laughing stock out of American legal system .

[billyrubin]

When this is over, SCOTUS needs to be reformed and Constitutional laws need to be restored, or we won’t have a country anymore. 🇺🇸

[lindascott]

VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 Let's make sure he loses! We will be rid of him and the courts can do whatever they want! BUT WE MUST WIN! GO OUT AND GET PEOPLE OUT TO VOTE 💙💙💙💙 DO SOMETHING!!!

[megbaptista]

NO home confinement...HE need to go to JAIL / PRISON!! Point and Period!!!
Vote blue 💙💙💙
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[lisarupena]

Home-confinement at Mar-a-Lago doesn't sound like punishment to me. Hope he goes to jail.

[jaywashington]

Why would Trump's sentencing go to the Supreme Court. Its sentencing; which means a crime was committed. This entire process is ridiculous. Death threats upon a judge and their family just adds to the ridiculousness.

[BigJ]

NO HOME CONFINEMENT!!! THAT'S NOT PUNISHMENT!!!😡😡😡

[ThePmloc]

The people must speak.
Will America chose democracy or dictatorship?. It's that simple.
Vote 💙 Kamala Harris and Tim Walz 💙

[marsrover]

It's only gonna make voters angrier and more motivated to vote him out.

[anthonystroman]

Why is the law so different for him this was treason and he's still out!

[LeeJailed]

The economy is grappling with uncertainties, global fluctuations, and pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

[bettyboop]

How about him serving 11, 780 days in prison?

[KevinSills]

The fact that it took this long to get this far with the case is just sad, anyone else would have been in jail four years ago!

[nealsmith]

If you have money, you're above the law, that's what we've been shown by the court.

[BrianAlbert-hhpi]

This year's election does seem like it will be quite challenging, especially with all the ongoing economic and financial concerns. It's disheartening when the ideals of "liberty and justice for all" feel like a distant dream amidst the various issues we're facing.

[michellepharis]

The laws r very complicated ! Thank you, for explaining. In another words it’s up to us to vote him out ☝️🗳️💙🇺🇸

[uchennaagwu]

Polls don't mean anything if you dont VOTE.
We need to all come out and VOTE.
Get your family and friends to VOTE.
VOTE Harris 2024 💙💙💙

[laurice]

The first question I’m asking is why were the Republicans so dedicated to Trump? After he was twice impeached and convicted for so many crimes, why didn’t they just choose to support another candidate for their front runner in the presidential race?

My next question is why did they assume that Trump would be able to effectively manage the country as our president if he was in jail, or if he was constantly fighting in court to defend himself for his freedom?

I’m relieved that some Republicans have broken out of Trump’s spell and that they have decided to stop supporting him. It’s comforting to know that more of them have decided to put our nation first, and are willing to convince other Republicans to do likewise.

They want to help save our Democracy, even if it means they will be voting for Harris and the other Democrats on the ballot.

🇺🇸💙🤝❤️🇺🇸

United we stand!🗽🇺🇸

[geronimo]

NEVER in American history have the people had to suffer such a baby who is incapable of accepting responsibility.