On Thursday, a jury found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts in a criminal trial. This verdict marked a dark day for the American justice system as the ideals of a fair trial and an impartial jury crumbled away.
The prosecution’s case rested on a fabricated conspiracy charge that lacked any legal basis. The jury was presented with a menu of possibilities, depriving Trump of the constitutional right to unanimity. The trial itself was a mere formality, with the verdict seemingly predetermined.
The judge presiding over the trial, Juan Merchan, disregarded established rules of evidence and sanctioned prejudicial testimony. He aided in engineering a wrongful conviction by depriving Trump of a full and legitimate defense.
This case has exposed the vulnerabilities of our justice system. District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Judge Merchan exploited loopholes and abused their powers to target a former president. Their actions have undermined public faith in the fairness and impartiality of our courts.
The consequences of this conviction extend beyond Trump himself. It sets a dangerous precedent, demonstrating that the justice system can be weaponized against political opponents. We are all at risk when the rule of law is disregarded and due process rights are violated.
