Judge Juan Merchan upheld the conviction of Trump for falsifying business records, stating that the Supreme Court's immunity does not apply in this case. He provided a robust reasoning, arguing that the conduct was not official, and even if it were, it wasn't protected. Additionally, any errors in evidence were deemed harmless. This decision contradicts media claims of sweeping immunity granted by the Supreme Court. The Trump team plans to appeal, arguing the decision violates Supreme Court rulings and longstanding jurisprudence. The case's outcome could impact the new administration, with discussions on whether to delay sentencing, potentially leaving Trump in legal limbo for years. This situation is seen as problematic for both the country and the court system.