With Trump having commented on this before the hearing; Trump compromised this trial judge's range of options. Had a stiffer sentance been handed down an appeal would have been filed citing undue influence by the Commander in Chief.
As a Veteran, I am not pleased with the judgment. As an American I can see the issue of the POTUS interjection on the matter. Especially after weighing in on the sentance and calling for capital punishment prior to the Judge issuing the final rulings.