CNN Expert Says Trump Could ‘Benefit’ From Hush Money Sentence CNN’s legal expert said last week that it’s very possible

President-elect Donald Trump could benefit from his sentencing in his so-called ‘hush money’ case in Manhattan.

Last week, Trump appeared in Judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom virtually, where he was given no jail time or any other form of punishment,

save for being officially convicted on 34 felony counts related to allegations that he illegally attempted to hide the payments to adult film star Stormy

Daniels regarding an affair in the mid-2000s that he said never took place.

CNN’s legal expert weighed in last week on the potential consequences of President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his highly publicized ‘hush money’ case.

According to the expert, it’s very possible that Trump could actually “benefit” from the outcome, despite the seriousness of the charges against him.

Trump appeared virtually in Judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom last week, where he was officially convicted on 34 felony counts.

The charges stemmed from allegations that he illegally orchestrated payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels in an attempt to silence her regarding an affair that Trump has consistently denied ever took place.

However, in a surprising turn, Trump faced no jail time or additional punishment following the sentencing.

Legal experts suggest that the lack of a harsh penalty could have strategic advantages for Trump, especially considering the ongoing legal and political battles he faces ahead of his presidential bid.

While the conviction is a significant blow to Trump’s legal record, the absence of jail time means he could continue to focus on his campaign efforts without the distractions and consequences of incarceration.

As Trump’s legal challenges continue to unfold, many are closely watching how this sentencing will impact his political fortunes in the run-up to the next election.