Trump's sentencing is dismissed by Charlamagne as 'political theater:' 'No victory.'

Trump received an unconditional discharge on Friday, which means he does not have to pay any fines or serve any time in jail.

Trump's sentencing is dismissed by Charlamagne as 'political theater:' 'No victory.'
Trump's sentencing is dismissed by Charlamagne as 'political theater:' 'No victory.'

President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York trial was mocked by popular radio host Charlamagne tha God as "political theater" and a "waste of time."

On Friday, Trump was acquitted by New York Judge Juan Merchan of falsifying business records, ending Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's years-long investigation.

Trump has been officially convicted of a felony, but he will not face any fines or jail time due to an unconditional discharge sentencing, which also allows him to appeal the conviction.

On Monday's episode of "The Breakfast Club," co-host Charlamagne expressed his view that Trump's sentencing was insignificant.

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Radio host Charlamagne tha God recently called the sentencing in Trump's New York City hush money trial, "pure political theater." ((Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images))

"Charlamagne stated on Monday's show that it was a waste of time, calling it political theater, as there was no chance of convicting a former or sitting president of any wrongdoing."

"What was even more absurd was observing liberals rejoice over this," he remarked. "It's not a victory. It doesn't matter if you can label him a felon, he's still president for the next four years. It doesn't matter."

He added that it's foolishness and a waste of time since they won't do anything to him.

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President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.  (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

DJ Envy, co-host of "Breakfast Club," questioned whether the trial's expense was justified for New York taxpayers.

"In the New York case, they said it cost $50,000 a day," Envy remarked later in the segment, discussing the safety precautions that had to be taken to protect the former president. "It probably cost around $2 million dollars [in total]."

"What's the significance of prosecutors charging Trump with crimes in New York and Georgia?" Charlamagne inquired.

"What are you trying to prove right now?" he asked, addressing the Fani Willis's of the world.

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Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, and Fani Willis (Getty Images)

Trump, before the sentence was announced at the Friday hearing, characterized the case as a "political witch hunt" that had caused a "tremendous setback" for New York and the New York court system.

In May, Trump was convicted of 34 felonies for falsifying business records. Despite this, he maintained his innocence and claimed the trial was biased and unjust.

The Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to halt his sentencing on January 10.

This year, the high court decided that presidents are exempt from legal consequences for actions taken in their official capacity.

Planet Chronicle' Brooke Singman contributed to this report.

by Kristine Parks

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