Donald Trump, found guilty in a criminal court for hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, has appealed to the Supreme Court to delay announcing his sentencing, scheduled for January 10, ten days before his presidential inauguration. His lawyers argue that he enjoys ‘presidential immunity’ despite not yet being sworn in and that the sentencing harms the presidency and federal government functions. Previous appeals to New York courts were denied. While the Supreme Court holds a conservative majority, their decision may be largely symbolic as Judge Juan Merchan has already indicated no prison time will be imposed.