Donald Trump’s arraignment this spring sparked outrage from the former President. He claimed that Judge Juan Manuel Merchan, who presides over his New York City criminal case, has a bias against him. Trump's lawyers have requested that Merchan recuse himself from the case due to alleged conflicts of interest. They argue that Merchan’s daughter’s work as a political consultant for some of Trump's Democratic rivals is a conflict of interest. The lawyer's also demand an explanation for three political donations totaling $35 made in Merchan's name during the 2020 election cycle.

Merchan's handling of the two Trump-related cases has come under scrutiny. Trump's lawyers claim that Merchan took sides in plea negotiations for Trump's long-time finance chief, making him testify against Trump’s company in exchange for a five-month jail sentence. Trump’s lawyers argue Merchan has unfairly tipped the scales against Trump. The ex-President has pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records. The charges relate to hush-money payments made during the 2016 campaign to bury allegations that he had extramarital sexual encounters.

Trump has expressed his discontent with Merchan and his family on his Truth Social platform and in public statements. Merchan's daughter Loren is a political consultant whose firm has worked on campaigns for prominent Democrats, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump and his allies have used Merchan's political ties in portraying his prosecution as part of a Democrat-led 'witch hunt.'

Donald Trump’s arraignment this spring sparked outrage from the former President. He claimed that Judge Juan Manuel Merchan, who presides over his New York City criminal case, has a bias against him. Trump's lawyers have requested that Merchan recuse himself from the case due to alleged conflicts of interest. They argue that Merchan’s daughter’s work as a political consultant for some of Trump's Democratic rivals is a conflict of interest. The lawyer's also demand an explanation for three political donations totaling $35 made in Merchan's name during the 2020 election cycle.
Merchan's handling of the two Trump-related cases has come under scrutiny. Trump's lawyers claim that Merchan took sides in plea negotiations for Trump's long-time finance chief, making him testify against Trump’s company in exchange for a five-month jail sentence. Trump’s lawyers argue Merchan has unfairly tipped the scales against Trump. The ex-President has pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records. The charges relate to hush-money payments made during the 2016 campaign to bury allegations that he had extramarital sexual encounters.
Trump has expressed his discontent with Merchan and his family on his Truth Social platform and in public statements. Merchan's daughter Loren is a political consultant whose firm has worked on campaigns for prominent Democrats, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump and his allies have used Merchan's political ties in portraying his prosecution as part of a Democrat-led 'witch hunt.'

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