Republicans criticize the "joke" sentencing of Trump 10 days before inauguration.

On Friday, the sentencing of President-elect Trump was criticized by Republicans as a "disgrace."

On Friday morning in New York City, Trump received an unconditional discharge after being convicted of falsifying business records in a years-long investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Despite Trump's efforts to postpone the verdict, it was carried out 10 days prior to his inauguration.

The court ruled that the only legal sentence that allows for the entry of a judgment of conviction is an unconditional discharge, and Judge Juan Merchan imposed this sentence on all 34 counts.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., wrote, "That was a joke and a disgrace."

An unconditional discharge maintains a conviction but does not impose any relevant penalties.

Trump may still encounter difficulties despite not being penalized for the sentence, as long as his felony conviction remains valid.

Blackburn stated that the witch hunt and ruling were an affront to the American people.

Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., criticized the sentencing, stating, "The sentencing is a regrettable outcome that shows Democrats will stop at nothing to destroy President Trump through the justice system. However, their efforts will ultimately fail. America's comeback will begin in 10 days."

Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., stated that the sentencing of President Trump today confirms what the American people have known all along: these trials have been politically motivated. The American people rejected the weaponized judiciary and politicized lawfare. This ends on January 20th.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., reacted to the news by saying, "The baseless NYC liberal activist charade has finally come to an end. It's important to remember that President Trump doesn't have to do this job; he's doing it to save America. We're excited for what the future holds."

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., criticized the conviction and sentence as "a regrettable misuse of taxpayer funds that would be better spent on addressing the genuine crimes affecting New Yorkers."