Trump spared jail at hush money sentencing, days before inauguration
Justice Juan Merchan's sentencing of Trump, 78, to unconditional discharge closes a case that had loomed over his bid to retake the White House just days before his Jan. 20 inauguration.
US President-elect Donald Trump speaks after a meeting with Republicans in Congress at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, US. January 8, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON)ByREUTERS