Trump's Unique Judicial Treatment

Donald Trump's recent sentencing for 34 felony counts related to the Hushmoney case raises questions about how he has been treated differently than typical defendants. Despite a criminal conviction, the judge granted an unconditional discharge, meaning Trump faced no penalties, which is rare for a convicted felon. Trump's attempts to delay the proceedings and appeal to the Supreme Court signal his desire for special treatment, a request that ultimately failed. This unique treatment raises concerns about the standards of justice in analog to how other defendants would be navigated through the judicial process.