Alvin Bragg Dominates Manhattan DA Primary Amid Trump Legal Saga

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has clinched a resounding victory in the Democratic primary, securing over 70% of the vote to continue in his high-profile role. Facing off against moderate challenger Patrick Timmins, who criticized Bragg’s prosecutorial choices, the incumbent proved his political mettle on Tuesday with a landslide win.

Bragg, a fierce legal opponent of President Donald Trump, has been at the center of one of the most watched legal battles in recent memory. His office secured a historic conviction against Trump earlier this year on 34 counts of falsifying business records, tied to a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels to silence claims of a past affair before the 2016 election. Despite Trump’s consistent claims of innocence and accusations of politically motivated ‘lawfare,’ Bragg’s team pushed forward with unwavering resolve.

In a recent court filing, Bragg’s office argued against dismissing the conviction, even as Trump prepares for a second term in the White House. They’ve called for the case to be put on hold until 2029, post-presidency, asserting that presidential immunity doesn’t warrant erasing a jury’s unanimous guilty verdict. “No principle of immunity precludes further proceedings before defendant’s inauguration,” the filing emphasized, balancing respect for legal process with the realities of Trump’s upcoming tenure.

Ultimately, Justice Juan Merchan sentenced Trump to an unconditional discharge—no jail, fines, or probation—allowing the conviction to stand while preserving Trump’s right to appeal. It’s a curious middle ground, keeping the case alive yet dormant for now. As Bragg prepares for another term, his handling of such high-stakes cases will undoubtedly remain under intense scrutiny, shaping Manhattan’s legal landscape for years to come.