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Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Bid to Delay Historic Hush Money Sentencing

🚨 The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his sentencing in a high-stakes hush money case, clearing the way for a New York courtroom to proceed with the historic ruling this Friday. The decision marks a pivotal moment as Trump becomes the first U.S. president-elect with a felony conviction. 🏛️

Trump’s legal team argued that presidential immunity should shield him from prosecution during the transition period, referencing a July Supreme Court opinion. However, the court—with its 6-3 conservative majority—declined to intervene, leaving the case in the hands of New York’s trial court. 📜

In a Tuesday filing, Trump’s lawyers claimed the New York court 'wrongly refused' to recognize his immunity status. Despite their push, the justices denied the emergency motion, closing a months-long legal battle. The New York Times called the decision a 'formalization of Mr. Trump’s conviction,' which will 'cement his status as the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.'

Trump responded with measured calm at his Mar-a-Lago residence, calling the decision 'fair' but vowing to appeal. On his social media platform, he later wrote: 'For the sake and sanctity of the Presidency…JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL.' 🗣️💬

This case now sets a groundbreaking precedent in U.S. legal history, raising questions about presidential accountability and the limits of executive power. Stay tuned for updates as Friday’s sentencing unfolds. ⚖️🇺🇸

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