Writer Kenin Spivak discusses what could come from the case – and why Merchan will be in the spotlight with its verdict.
Coming off last week’s debate, all eyes are now on former President Donald Trump as he awaits sentencing by New York Judge Juan Merchan after being found guilty of 34 felony counts, surrounding a historic hush money case. But some are concerned about Merchan potentially showing bias with said sentencing.
That includes American Mind writer Kenin Spivak, who recently wrote a column for Real Clear Politics explaining why the judge will take focus.
Most of the article discusses what direction sentencing could take, from all-out jail stay to potential considerations for the case, including confinement for “weekends or nights.”
Spivak explained, “If Merchan properly considers the nature of the offense, that similar offenses have not been prosecuted in New York, the ‘false records’ were internal Trump accounts, there was no monetary loss, and the so-called effort to interfere in the 2016 election failed in New York (where Clinton overwhelmingly won), and Trump has no prior record, there should be no jail time or home confinement.”
He continued, “However, if Merchan approaches sentencing with the same antagonism to Trump’s rights he brought to the trial, he can be expected to cite a fraud on the national electorate to justify at least a brief period of home confinement. Even then, it would be shocking if Merchan did not stay the sentence until after the election, pending Trump’s appeal.”
Spivak noted how Trump could likely appeal almost immediately with said decision. But that said, Merchan’s effort could be one to potentially keep the former President from his campaign trail. “That flagrant abuse of due process is not how our justice or electoral systems are supposed to work,” he said.
Spivak joins us now to discuss the article further.
Q&A:
- You’re convinced that Judge Merchan acted with personal intent with the Donald Trump trial. Can you go into a little more detail with this?
- Personally, what kind of sentence do you believe Trump could end up with, especially under Merchan’s consideration?
- Do you believe Trump will appeal immediately?
- Will Trump be able to continue actively campaigning for a return to the Presidency, even with a possible jail term?
- What does this say about law and order as a whole? Will people look back upon this case and see corruption?
- Tell us about your work on American Mind, and where people can go to read it.
About Kenin Spivak:
Kenin M. Spivak is renowned for his conservative geopolitical analysis, including challenges for U.S. national security generally, and in the Middle East. His work illuminates the often-overlooked aspects of military preparedness, international relations, antisemitism, and the ideological biases that skew responses in the Middle East. Spivak’s insightful commentary offers a crucial perspective in understanding the stakes of global security and the importance of upholding democratic values and principles of fairness on the international stage.
CONTACT:
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