Merchan backtracks, but lawfare still deployed against Trump

Tom Fitton in Washington Times:

Several days ago, America was on the brink of chaos. On September 18, Donald J. Trump was scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Juan Merchan in New York City in the case regarding whether he intended to violate federal campaign finance rules. Up until Friday, September 6th, Mr. Merchan’s position showed remarkable disdain for the rule of law and the Supreme Court. The Manhattan judge was hellbent on delivering headlines heralding “Trump Sentenced to Jail on Rikers Island” just 48 days out from Election Day.

However, everything changed on Sept. 6 when Mr. Merchan backtracked his decision and granted Mr. Trump’s plea to delay a ruling on the indictment and possible sentencing until after the Nov. 5 election.

This decision is a moment of triumph not only for Mr. Trump but also for election integrity and the rule of law in this country. As Judicial Watch has long documented, the incessant legal onslaught against Trump has corrupted foundational American institutions and turned judges, prosecutors, and the legal system into political weapons to silence the voices of American voters.

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