Bloomberg Law Weekend Law: Trump Sentenced & TikTok Ban
Jan 11, 2025
Dave Aronberg, former Palm Beach County State Attorney, dissects the implications of Donald Trump’s sentencing, linking political actions to judicial accountability. Matthew Schettenhelm, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst, dives into the Supreme Court’s oral arguments on the TikTok ban, weighing national security against First Amendment rights. John Kabealo, an expert in cross-border transactions, analyzes the lawsuit from Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel against the Biden administration, raising questions on political motivations and legal procedures in foreign investments.
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Trump's Contrasting Appearances
- Donald Trump attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, sitting with other former presidents.
- The next day, he appeared virtually in court for sentencing in the Hush-Money case.
Historic Sentencing
- Trump's Supreme Court challenges failed, making him the first convicted felon president.
- He received an unconditional discharge due to legal protections for president-elects.
Special Treatment for Trump
- Trump received special treatment due to his position, including an unconditional discharge.
- This rare sentence, despite 34 felony convictions, highlights the different standards applied.