Trump Slams Legal System as 'Corrupt and Broken' Ahead of Sentencing in Hush Money Case

President-elect Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on the U.S. legal system on Sunday, calling it “corrupt” and “broken” just days before his January 10 sentencing in the New York hush money case.

In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Judge Juan Merchan, and the Department of Justice, alleging political bias and misconduct in the handling of his case.

In his post, Trump accused Bragg of reluctantly pursuing the case against him under pressure from the Biden administration. “Alvin Bragg never wanted to bring this lawless case against me,” Trump wrote.

“He was furious at the way it was handled and especially angry at Mark Pomerantz for his behavior and what he did.” Pomerantz, a former prosecutor for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, previously claimed that Bragg had enough evidence in 2022 to convict Trump over the hush money payments.

Trump further criticized the Department of Justice, claiming it forced Bragg to “concoct anything to embarrass TRUMP.” He reserved particular disdain for Judge Merchan, who he accused of presiding over a “sham trial.”

Trump alleged, “The CORRUPT and TOTALLY CONFLICTED POLITICAL HACK Judge fabricated the facts and the law. I still have an Unconstitutional Gag Order that prevents me from speaking about the Judge’s highly disqualifying conflicts of interest.”

Trump’s criticism extended beyond his own case. He linked New York’s legal system to broader economic issues, stating, “That’s why businesses are fleeing New York, taking with them millions of jobs and billions of dollars in taxes."

"The legal system is broken, and businesses can’t take a chance on getting caught up in this quicksand. IT’S ALL RIGGED, in this case against a political opponent, ME!!!”

The hush money case revolves around allegations that Trump directed payments to silence individuals during the 2016 election campaign.

These payments were allegedly intended to prevent damaging stories about his personal life from influencing the election outcome. Despite Trump’s claims of innocence, Judge Merchan set sentencing for January 10, rejecting Trump’s request to delay the proceedings in light of his recent election victory.

Last week, Trump expressed frustration on Truth Social following the sentencing announcement. “This illegitimate political attack is nothing but a Rigged Charade,” he posted.

“’Acting’ Justice Merchan, who is a radical partisan, just issued another order that is knowingly unlawful, goes against our Constitution, and, if allowed to stand, would be the end of the Presidency as we know it.”

The allegations and proceedings have added fuel to the political fire surrounding Trump’s presidency and post-election legal battles. His accusations against the legal system come as he prepares to step into office, intensifying debates about judicial impartiality and the intersection of politics and law.

The case has also raised questions about how Trump will navigate his presidency amid ongoing legal challenges.

As of now, representatives for Mark Pomerantz, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Unified Court System, and the Department of Justice have not commented on Trump’s statements.

Trump’s latest remarks reflect his ongoing strategy of framing legal actions against him as politically motivated attacks.

With his sentencing date approaching, the case continues to garner national attention, highlighting the deep divisions surrounding Trump’s leadership and legal controversies.