Trump says he respects Supreme Court’s decision to deny his request to stop sentencing, vows to appeal

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his respect for the Supreme Court’s decision to deny his request to halt his sentencing in New York v. Trump, but he made it clear that he will be appealing the decision. During a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago on Thursday night, Trump emphasized that he believes the legal challenges he is facing are part of a larger “attack on the Republican Party.”

The Supreme Court’s denial of Trump’s emergency petition means that his sentencing, scheduled for Jan. 10 by Judge Juan Merchan, will proceed as planned. Merchan has indicated that he will issue a sentence of unconditional discharge, which does not involve any punishment.

In response to the court’s ruling, Trump stated that he sees it as a positive development, as the justices have invited him to appeal. He expressed confidence that the legal process will ultimately work out in his favor.

However, Trump also spoke out against what he described as “lawfare” targeting him and the Republican Party. He characterized the legal challenges he has faced as an attempt to undermine his election victory, which he claims was achieved with record-breaking support from voters.

The president-elect filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court in an effort to prevent his sentencing from taking place, but the court ultimately rejected his request. The order stated that the alleged evidentiary violations in Trump’s trial can be addressed in the ordinary course of an appeal and that the burden of sentencing on his responsibilities is relatively insubstantial.

Despite the setback, Trump’s sentencing is set to proceed on Jan. 10, with the president-elect expected to participate in the virtual hearing. The case stems from charges of falsifying business records in the first degree following an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Trump, who has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings, has portrayed the case as a politically motivated attack designed to undermine his presidency. He has vowed to continue fighting against what he sees as unjust legal challenges.

As Trump prepares to assume the presidency on Jan. 20, the outcome of his legal battles remains uncertain. However, he remains steadfast in his belief that justice will ultimately prevail.