In Washington DC, US President-elect Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of the investigation against him following his 'unconditional discharge' in the hush money case. Trump criticized the 'Radical Democrats' for what he called an 'unAmerican Witch Hunt' and argued that resources should have been directed towards addressing crime in New York City and State.
Trump took to Truth Social to voice his concerns, accusing the Biden-Harris administration of 'Weaponizing' the Justice Department. He described the charges as 'baseless, illegal, and fake,' citing his discharge as proof of their lack of merit.
Judge Juan Merchan's decision on Friday means Trump will not face jail time or penalties, although he remains a felon. Trump emphasized that legal experts agreed there was no case and called for its dismissal. He claimed his re-election as evidence of the American people's decision, criticizing the legal process and alleging election interference.
Trump was convicted in May 2023 for falsifying records related to payments made to his then-lawyer Michael Cohen, who paid USD 130,000 to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump denies the alleged affair.
Donald Trump is a businessman and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
An unconditional discharge means that a person is released from legal proceedings without any conditions or penalties, like jail time or fines.
A hush money case involves paying someone to keep quiet about something, often to avoid scandal or legal trouble. In this context, it refers to allegations against Trump.
Trump used the term 'unAmerican Witch Hunt' to describe what he believes is an unfair and politically motivated investigation against him.
The Biden-Harris administration refers to the current government of the United States, led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump accused the government of using the Justice Department as a tool to unfairly target him and his supporters.
Judge Juan Merchan is the judge who made the decision in this case, ruling that Trump would not face jail time.
Re-election means being elected again to a position, in this case, Trump is referring to his past election as President to show he has public support.
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