Staff Reports
Political theater in New York has reached new heights as noted attorney Alan Dershowitz took aim at Justice Juan Merchan’s latest maneuver involving President Donald Trump. Describing Merchan’s decision to postpone sentencing as “clever but wrong,” Dershowitz argues that the whole charade is nothing short of a blatant violation of Trump’s constitutional rights. In a case that many conservatives are labeling as little more than a witch hunt, Dershowitz’s commentary steers the discussion back to whether any of this nonsense should be happening in the first place.
Justice Merchan’s ruling that Trump lacked presidential immunity during a case linked to a dubious $130,000 payout to adult film star Stormy Daniels back in 2016 has set the conservative world buzzing. Dershowitz contends that essentially, the judge has made a mockery of Trump’s standing as president by ruling that his actions were not presidential at all. This begs the question—when did the left decide that they could simply redefine what is protected under the Constitution?
….I am the only Political Opponent in American History not allowed to defend myself – A despicable First Amendment Violation! Merchan took the Manhattan D.A.’s Witch Hunt, that, according to all Legal Scholars
~President Trump pic.twitter.com/PdBg4Wnert— Bel (@Americansoul14) December 17, 2024
Adding a twist to the tale, Merchan has cleverly decided to delay Trump’s sentencing until after the end of his presidency—a move that only adds fuel to the fire. Dershowitz points out that by doing this, the judge has effectively blocked any chance for Trump’s legal team to appeal, leaving the courtroom with a feeling reminiscent of a medieval monarchy. One wonders if Merchan secretly believes he is donning a crown while doing all of this; after all, he’s decided he can operate above the law with no repercussions.
To complicate matters further, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg chimed in, supporting Merchan’s postponement of the sentencing until 2029. Dershowitz, however, is not without suggestions for the beleaguered lawyers on Trump’s team. He has encouraged them to consider a mandamus, which sounds suspiciously like a fancy lawyer term for a Hail Mary, to appeal directly to the appellate division. Maybe that’s the best route to take when one finds themselves in a legal labyrinth designed by the left.
Despite the swirling drama, Dershowitz did not shy away from addressing the heart of the matter: the underlying charges against Trump. He asserts that the conviction is built on a “made-up” legal framework, heightening the sense that this entire case lacks a solid foundation. When even a respected attorney like Dershowitz claims that rulings appear to be unconstitutional and illegal, it raises serious questions about the integrity of the judicial system involved. For conservatives, the notion that the left is willing to go to such lengths to derail a political opponent is both a bitter joke and a serious warning about the erosion of fair play in American legal proceedings.
