# Did Tump just defame Judge Merchan?

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**Category:** Politics & Elections\
**Tags:** trump\
**Created:** [May 30, 2024, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-tump-just-defame-judge-merchan/1002295 "2024-05-30T21:38:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-tump-just-defame-judge-merchan/1002295/12 "2024-05-31T00:25:29Z")

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I am wondering if Trump wants a harsh sentance. Getting prison time for a first offence white coller crime is very unusual and would be further “proof” that the trial was rigged and the judge was corrupt.  
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