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Republicans and Democrats alike worry the hugely popular social media app poses a national security threat over its owners’ ties to Beijing, the potential that it could be used to harvest data from Americans. Though Congress moved to pass the sell-or-ban law last year, Donald Trump now says he wants to keep TikTok available.
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The ban may go into effect just before he is inaugurated, though supreme court could decide to put a stop to that. We’ll find out more when oral arguments commence at 10am. Here’s more on the case:
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush-money trial.
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Trump is due to officially assume to presidency in 10 days. He is the first US president – former or sitting – to face a criminal trial, let alone a guilty verdict and subsequent sentencing.
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Despite being convicted on 34 felony charges, the judge presiding over the case, Juan Merchan, has strongly implied that the incoming president will not face any meaningful consequences.
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Merchan has said that the most viable sentence seems to be “unconditional discharge”, which in New York means that the conviction holds, but a defendant will be released “without imprisonment, fine or probation supervision”.
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Trump launched a last-minute bid to halt his sentencing after Merchan announced it would be going ahead last week but his appeals were rejected by the US supreme court.
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On Thursday evening, Trump told reporters that the case was a “disgrace” but appeared to back the supreme court, calling their ruling a “fair decision, actually.”
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The sentencing is due to take place at 9:30am ET (14:30pm UK time). Follow here for the latest updates.
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main events
Victoria Bekiempis
Reporters were ushered into the courtroom where Donald Trump is expected to appear for sentencing via video link within an hour.
Courtroom sketch artists sit in the jury box, preparing pads, pens, pencils and pastels for the big moment. There is no particular atmosphere at the moment. Everyone is busy typing on their laptops and trying to beat the cold.
Anna Betts
Paul Rabin is among the group protesting Donald Trump outside the courthouse today.
Rabin, holding a placard with a picture of the president-elect and the word “Fraud” on it, told the Guardian he was here on this cold morning. He took advantage of his position and privilege and used it to evade justice. ”
“It has been proven in court that he broke the law, but he was still able to escape justice. And unfortunately in our society, he has money, wealth, status and power. That's the opposite of justice,” Rabin said.
Today, Lavin said the conviction “will become official,” adding, “When it becomes official in New York State, he will not only be charged, he will actually be convicted.” added.
“And it actually has some impact on his liquor license, his property, etc.,” he said. “Any small measure of justice is welcome.”
Anna Betts
A group of about 20 anti-Trump protesters gathered outside the 100 block of Center Street this morning.
They held signs that read “Trump is guilty,” “fraud,” and “34 felony convictions.”
On the other side of the courthouse building are three people holding banners supporting Trump. They read, “Stop the partisan conspiracy,” “Stop the political witch hunt,” “Stop the DEM Kangaroo Court,” and “Free Trump Save America.”
There were about 20 police officers on the street and barricades separating anti-Trump and pro-Trump protesters.
Victoria Bekiempis
The courthouse at 100 Center Street in downtown Manhattan was buzzing with reporters for hours before the verdict in Donald Trump's criminal hush money case.
Other than waiting in line outside in the cold and the hustle and bustle of co-workers getting closer to each other, there wasn't much to write home about. By the time we were led into the building around 8 a.m., this reporter had seen no protesters or spectators gathered in the park across from the courtroom. We're inside the courtroom now, but we're waiting in line outside the courtroom.
US Supreme Court to hear arguments on law that could lead to TikTok ban
Another big story to watch today is oral arguments before the Supreme Court over recently passed legislation that would require TikTok's China-based owners to sell their U.S. operations by January 19th.
Republicans and Democrats alike have argued that the wildly popular social media app poses a national security threat over its owner's ties to the Chinese government and that it could be used to collect data from Americans. I'm concerned. Congress moved to pass a ban on sales last year, but donald trump He says he now wants to make TikTok available.
The ban could go into effect shortly before he takes office, but the Supreme Court could decide to suspend it. More details will be available during oral arguments, which begin at 10 a.m. Regarding this matter:
President Donald Trump reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of his bid to delay the ruling in a press conference with reporters Thursday night.
He called the sentencing “disgraceful” and the judge overseeing the case said: Juan Marchan “I shouldn't have been involved in the incident.” He called the Supreme Court's decision “fair.”
He added: “Tomorrow we'll do something small. They can have fun with their political opponents.”
Reuters summarized the hush money incident as follows:
Alvin Braggthe Manhattan district attorney indicted. donald trump In March 2023, he illegally falsified business records to cover up an alleged affair with a pornographic film actor. stormy daniels. A jury convicted him of 34 felonies in May 2024. The judge overseeing the case has indicated he does not intend to send Trump to prison. However, if granted unconditional release, the conviction would remain on President Trump's permanent record.
Trump has denied wrongdoing and vowed to appeal. Even after a conviction, the conviction can be overturned by an appellate court.
Opening overview
Hello. Welcome to the live broadcast. donald trumpJudgment in New York hush money trial.
Trump is expected to be officially sworn in as president within 10 days. He is the first U.S. president, former or current, to face a criminal trial, let alone a guilty verdict and subsequent sentence.
Despite being convicted of 34 felonies, the judge in charge of the case Juan Marchanstrongly suggested that the next president would not face any serious consequences.
Marchand said the most realistic sentence seemed to be “unconditional release.” This means that the conviction stands in New York, but the defendant is released “without jail time, fines, or probation.”
President Trump made a last-minute request to halt the sentence after Marchand announced last week that he would enforce it, but his appeal was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Thursday night, President Trump told reporters the case was “disgraceful,” but appeared to support the Supreme Court's decision, calling it “factually a fair decision.”
The verdict is scheduled to take place at 9:30am Eastern Time (2:30pm UK Time). Click here for the latest updates.
