Despite Trump's Felony Conviction, Prosecutorial Liberalism Has Failed
Briefly

"Arms crossed, scowl set, President-elect Donald J. Trump avoided jail, but became a felon." This striking image from The New York Times encapsulates the mixed feelings around Trump's recent conviction, symbolizing a moment of triumph amidst a broader context of liberal frustration.
Fox News host John Roberts expressed his outrage, stating, "He is now branded, ah, Donald Trump with a scarlet letter of a big F on his forehead that he is a convicted felon," emphasizing the deep partisan divides that shape reactions to Trump's legal troubles.
Martina Navratilova quipped, "Convicted felon Donald J. Trump does have a certain ring to it, no?" This reflects a sentiment among some liberals who see the conviction as a minimal but welcome symbolic victory.
Despite the conviction, the article points out, "both the judge and prosecutor agreed there should be no punishment for it," highlighting the complexities and limitations of the legal consequences resulting from Trump's actions.
Read at The Nation
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