Last week, Merchan scheduled Trumps sentencing for Friday, ten days before the inauguration.
Trump has denied the claims, but Merchan has rejected his arguments to dismiss the conviction.
Merchan ordered Trump to appear at the sentencing, but left bring up the option of virtual attendance.
President-elect Donald TrumpNicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images
Trump is scheduled to attend funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday.
