President-elect Donald Trump has launched a vehement attack on Judge Juan Merchan, demanding his disbarment after a conviction in a prominent hush money case was upheld.

The dispute stems from Trump's May conviction involving the falsification of business records linked to a 2016 payment to Stormy Daniels, as Just the News reports, with the president-elect now calling for serious professional sanctions.

On Saturday, after his appeals were denied, Trump took to social media to express his outrage. He criticized the decision made by Judge Merchan, who oversees the case led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Trump was found guilty on multiple counts of falsifying business records as part of transactions made to Daniels by his then-lawyer, Michael Cohen. These transactions were initially aimed at preventing Daniels from disclosing an alleged affair during the climactic moments of his 2016 campaign.

In response to his conviction, Trump accused Judge Merchan of bias and corruption, aligning him with the political interests against Trump. Claiming widespread injustice, he vocalized his sentiments publicly.

Trump Expresses Discontent on Social Media

His platform of choice for the response was TRUTH Social, where Trump unleashed a series of critiques against the judge and the broader New York justice system.

He suggested the system's corruption was chasing people and businesses out of New York.

"The judge should be disbarred!" Trump declared, emphasizing his belief in the judicial overreach and unfair treatment he purportedly received.

This latest legal entanglement adds another layer to Trump's complex relationship with New York's legal system, which has been an ongoing theme throughout his business career and presidency.

Implications of Conviction and Upcoming Sentencing

Despite the severe nature of the allegations and the number of counts on which Trump was convicted, the sentencing, slated for Jan. 10, is expected to be lenient. Judge Merchan indicated no jail time would be necessary, pointing to an unconditional discharge instead.

This tentative sentence has not alleviated Trump's frustration. "This is why people, and companies, are FLEEING New York -- A corrupt court system," he reiterated in his posts.

The claim contrasts starkly with the decision, as an unconditional discharge essentially frees him from further incarceration despite the convictions -- a rarity in cases with similar gravity.

Trump Refutes Charges in Public Statements

"I never falsified business records. It is a fake, made-up charge by a corrupt judge who is just doing the work of the Biden/Harris Injustice Department, an attack on their political opponent, ME!" stated Trump on his social media. His dismissal of the credibility of the charges and trial was unequivocal.

"I was hiding nothing, everything was out in the open for all to see. Every legal scholar of note said there IS NO CASE AGAINST ME," he continued, showcasing his belief that the legal proceedings were a façade and not a justified criminal inquiry.

Trump's assertive defense suggests a scenario where he sees himself as a victim of a politicized legal process, a narrative he has consistently maintained throughout various legal challenges.

Public and Legal Reactions Continue to Unfold

The public reaction to Trump's statements and the upcoming sentencing are varied, with supporters rallying behind his claims of innocence and detractors seeing this as another chapter in a controversial legal saga.

As the Jan. 10 sentencing date approaches, the legal strategies from both Trump’s defense team and the Manhattan DA's office are expected to receive significant attention, indicating a contentious continuation of this legal drama.

Meanwhile, Judge Merchan's reputation and career face scrutiny as Trump’s call for his disbarment stirs up a broad discussion on judicial conduct and the political dimensions of legal accountability in high-profile cases.