Critics say Trump is getting 'special treatment' in the sentencing process related to his recent criminal conviction.
Donald Trump is drawing criticism over his Monday probation interview, with some arguing that he's getting 'special' treatment for the presentencing procedure.Accompanied by his attorney Todd Blanche, Trump will sit for a virtual interview from his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida with a New York City probation officer as part of the sentencing process related to his criminal conviction last month.
'Wrote one user: 'Unfortunately, he still gets special treatment. There was no drug test and a Zoom meeting with his lawyer to hold his fragile hand. The American justice system is looking increasingly weak.'Newsweek reached out to Trump's lawyers via email for comment.Former federal prosecutor and elected state attorney Michael McAuliffe told Newsweek that presentencing interviews are usually done in person with defense counsel present.
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