The May 2024 verdict made Trump the first former — and now current — U.S. president with a criminal conviction. While historic, it didn't impede his return to the White House or subject him to any pun ...
It is the third time Hellerstein has blocked Trump from having the U.S. District Court in Manhattan seize control of the case from the New York court where he was tried and convicted.
Blanche replaces longtime librarian Carla Hayden, whom the White House fired last week amid criticism from conservatives that she was advancing a “woke” agenda.
The former president appeared on screens in the courtroom with two large US flags behind him, wearing a red tie with white stripes and looking on impatiently as the brief proceeding unfolded.
With Trump 10 days from inauguration, Judge Merchan has indicated he plans a no-penalty sentence called an unconditional discharge, meaning there would be no jail time, probation, or fines.
Alito claimed he took the call Tuesday afternoon from Trump at the request of his former law clerk to recommend him for a job in the upcoming administration.
