Trump Criticizes Judge Merchan for ‘Crazy’ Decision Not to Overturn Conviction: Calls Him ‘Corrupt, Biased, and Incompetent

President-elect Donald Trump strongly criticized Judge Juan M. Merchan’s decision to reject his request to overturn his conviction in the New York hush money case.

Trump’s argument was based on a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, which stated that presidents are generally immune from prosecution for official acts carried out while in office.

Trump expressed his frustration, saying he is being treated unfairly compared to any other political figure in American history. He described the situation as a violation of his right to free speech under the First Amendment.

Trump believes the case, led by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, is not legally valid.

According to Trump, legal experts have argued that the charges are beyond the statute of limitations, meaning they should have been brought to court much earlier.

He claims that Judge Merchan unfairly gave the case credibility, even though it was flawed from the beginning.

Trump also compared Judge Merchan’s actions to those of Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been handling other legal cases against him.

Trump noted that Smith has been unsuccessful in his efforts, and he believes Judge Merchan is behaving even worse by pushing forward what he calls a “witch hunt” for political reasons.

Trump further suggested that Merchan’s decisions might be influenced by conflicts of interest or personal relationships, which, in Trump’s opinion, violate legal standards.

Trump urged for an end to what he describes as “lawfare” – the use of legal systems for political attacks – so that the country can move forward and focus on unity and progress.

In a separate statement, Trump escalated his criticism, calling Judge Merchan’s ruling both “illegal” and “insane.” He accused the judge of being biased, corrupt, and disrespectful toward the Supreme Court.

Trump said that even if presidential immunity didn’t apply, the case itself was still unfair and illegitimate. He claimed that Merchan’s decision went against the U.S.

Constitution and posed a threat to the future of the presidency. Trump also criticized the judge for maintaining a gag order on him. According to Trump, this order prevents him from publicly speaking about the case or exposing what he calls “conflicts of interest” involving the judge and his family.


Judge Juan M. Merchan defended his decision in a written statement. He explained that allowing certain evidence into the case did not interfere with the president’s executive powers or responsibilities.

The judge’s ruling came after Trump’s legal team argued that the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling should invalidate his conviction.

Trump was convicted on more than 30 felony charges related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.

The payments were allegedly made to prevent Daniels from speaking about an affair with Trump, which he denies. Trump has also denied knowing about the payments or their arrangement.

Merchan’s ruling highlights that any mistakes made in admitting certain evidence were not significant enough to change the outcome of the case.

The judge referred to the large amount of evidence against Trump, which he said strongly supported the jury’s decision to convict.

In his 41-page decision, Merchan concluded that even if the disputed evidence had been excluded, it would not have changed the overall verdict. He wrote that any error made was “harmless,” meaning it did not harm Trump’s right to a fair trial or affect the legal proceedings in any major way.

If Judge Merchan’s decision holds up through the appeals process, Trump will make history as the first person convicted of felonies to run for and potentially serve as president of the United States.

The Supreme Court’s earlier decision on presidential immunity had clarified that presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts performed during their time in office.

However, Trump’s legal team argued that some of the evidence used in the New York case was improperly presented because it involved testimony from White House staff during Trump’s presidency. Despite these arguments, Judge Merchan ruled that the evidence did not violate any laws or affect the case’s outcome.

So far, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who led the case against Trump, has not made any public comments on Merchan’s decision.

Trump continues to fight back against the ruling, maintaining his innocence and calling the case politically motivated. He believes his opponents are using the courts to try to prevent him from running for president again. As the case continues through the legal appeals process, it remains a significant point of focus in both the courts and the political arena.