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In a landmark judicial outcome, President-elect Donald Trump received an “unconditional discharge” for his felony conviction in the New York criminal case involving alleged hush money payments. Despite his conviction marking a first for any U.S. president, Trump will face no jail time, probation, or fine. Judge Juan Merchan’s ruling sets a significant legal and political precedent, sparking discussions on presidential accountability as Trump prepares for his imminent term. The case spotlighted the separation of personal misconduct from official presidential acts, a distinction underscored by Trump’s denied appeals for immunity. As Trump plans to appeal the conviction and frames the prosecution as a political maneuver, this decision continues to reverberate through American politics, influencing both legal perspectives and public trust in democratic institutions.