Donald Trump seeks to overturn guilty verdict in light of Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity

Former President Donald Trump seeks to overturn guilty verdict in light of Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, arguing for immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office. Trump's lawyers request Judge Juan Merchan to toss the guilty verdict and postpone sentencing. Democrats suggest Trump could legally go after political opponents if reelected. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez plans to file articles of impeachment against unnamed justices on the Supreme Court.

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Fox News reports on recent political news including calls for Biden to fire official, Trump's urge for drug test, and lifting of gag order against Trump by Judge Juan Merchan.

Former President Trump's Gag Order Post-Conviction

Former President Trump's gag order post-conviction has been partially lifted by Judge Juan Merchan, allowing him to speak about protected witnesses and jurors but still blocking him from commenting about individual prosecutors, court staff, and their family members until his sentencing on July 11.

Potential Juror Misconduct in Trump's Business Records Trial

Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump's attorney and the Manhattan Assistant District Attorney of a Facebook comment claiming a juror's cousin revealed Trump's guilty verdict before it was announced. The comment was posted a day before Trump was convicted of falsifying business records in connection to payments made to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.

NY v. Trump Guilty Verdict Impact on Presidential Election

Discussion on potential impact of NY v. Trump guilty verdict on presidential election in 'The Story'. Juror comment on Facebook page implies discussion of guilty verdict ahead of time. Trump's defense team notified by Judge Juan Merchan. Trump campaign investigating the matter.

Political Corruption and Conflicts of Interest

California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff is accused of trying to raise money off the guilty verdict against former President Trump, with ties to Judge Juan Merchan's daughter who runs a progressive political consulting firm. Republicans are calling for Merchan and his daughter to be subpoenaed due to conflicts of interest.

Michael Cohen's comments on Judge Juan Merchan and Donald Trump's trial

Former Trump aide Michael Cohen praises New York Judge Juan Merchan who presided over Trump's trial, highlighting the impact of sentencing on individuals and the difference in approaches to protect family. Cohen commends Merchan's professionalism and decision-making abilities, contrasting it with Trump's behavior during the trial.

Revealing Behind-the-Scenes Behavior of Donald Trump

Producer of 'The Apprentice' reveals shocking behind-the-scenes behavior of Donald Trump, including casual racism, demeaning treatment of women, and failure to pay debts. Judge in hush money trial clarifies use of circumstantial evidence. Democrats call for DOJ investigation into oil and gas industry for price-fixing allegations.

Judicial Praise for Judge Juan Merchan in Trump Trial

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Weissmann praises Judge Juan Merchan presiding over Trump's New York business record trial, expressing admiration for his judicial temperament and fairness.

Accusation of Judge Juan Merchan Keeping Donald Trump Off Campaign Trail

Judge Juan Merchan is accused of keeping former President Donald Trump off the campaign trail by deliberately prolonging legal proceedings, according to Trump's lawyer Jesse Binnall. Binnall claims that Merchan's actions are politically motivated to prevent Trump from campaigning ahead of the next election.

Former President Donald Trump's criticism of Judge Juan Merchan in hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump criticized Judge Juan Merchan before entering the courtroom for his hush money trial, claiming the case was brought against him because of Joe Biden and accusing the judge of being corrupt and conflicted.

Unhinged rant by Congressional Republicans and Trump surrogates outside Trump's trial

Congressional Republicans and Trump surrogates launched an unhinged rant outside former President Donald Trump’s trial, attacking Judge Juan Merchan and key witnesses. Trump is subject to a gag order preventing him from such attacks, but his supporters have been doing so. The rant included disparaging remarks about the judge, witnesses, and the trial itself.

Political Controversy

Rep. Harriet Hageman criticizes Rep. Dan Goldman over alleged links to Judge Juan Merchan and Michael Cohen. Goldman clarified that he prepared Cohen for testimony in prior matters. Hageman accuses Goldman of conflict of interest due to payments to Judge Merchan's daughter's firm.

Former President Donald Trump's deleted social media post criticizing Judge Juan Merchan

Former President Donald Trump posted a criticism of Judge Juan Merchan on social media, but then deleted it. The post complained about lack of time to prepare for a trial and attacks on the judge. Trump suggested he would be willing to go to jail to make a point about his constitutional rights.

Business Records Trial of Former President Donald Trump

A Suffolk University/USA Today poll shows that most voters predict former President Donald Trump will be convicted on some charges in the business records trial. The trial is perceived as unfair by a plurality of voters. New York County Judge Juan Merchan found Trump in criminal contempt of court for violating a gag order.

Contempt of Court Ruling Against Donald Trump

Judge Juan Merchan found former President Donald Trump in contempt of court for the 10th time and mentioned the possibility of jail time in a scathing ruling at his trial.

Former President Donald Trump's Criminal Trial

Former President Donald Trump was warned by Judge Juan Merchan to show up at his criminal trial or face arrest. Trump is the first former president to stand trial as a criminal defendant and is facing charges of falsifying business records.

Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial begins with jury selection. Trump's legal team demanded the recusal of Judge Juan Merchan, citing his daughter's work as a Democratic consultant. Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels.

Criminal Trial of Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump is facing a criminal trial for allegedly paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Key players include Trump, Daniels, Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, prosecutor Alvin Bragg, and Judge Juan Merchan. Trump's lawyers are Susan Necheles and Todd Blanche. Trump Media and Technology Group is facing stock value decline, causing concern among investors.

Former President Trump's Criticism of Judge Juan Merchan

Former President Trump shared articles critical of Judge Juan Merchan and his family, testing the bounds of a gag order in his New York hush money case. Trump faces his third gag order in legal battles and accuses the judge of political bias.

Former President Donald Trump posts video of Fox hosts slamming Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter Loren Merchan

Former President Donald Trump posted a video of Fox hosts slamming Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter Loren Merchan after the judge issued a new ruling expanding Trump’s gag order. The video contains baseless attacks on the judge’s family and a pro-Trump attorney’s comments on the case.

Discussion on Trump's Criticisms of Judge's Daughter

Nicolle Wallace threw her script while discussing Trump's criticisms of a judge's daughter. Donald Trump accused the judge's daughter of bias and called for the judge's removal from his case.

Former President Trump's Criminal Trial in New York

Former President Trump is facing a criminal trial in New York, with the judge showing impatience towards his legal tactics to delay the trial. Despite efforts by Trump's lawyers, the trial is set to begin on April 15, with the judge refusing major delays and dismissing claims of discovery violations. Trump's legal team has sought to postpone the trial until after the 2024 presidential election, but the judge has been firm in his rulings.

Former President Donald Trump's reaction to partial gag order in New York criminal case

Former President Donald Trump lashes out at judge in New York criminal case, violating partial gag order. Accuses judge of bias and conflict and attacks judge's daughter. Trump's criticism of judges and the judicial system on social media after adverse rulings is a pattern.

Donald Trump's criticism of Judge Juan Merchan and the gag order

Former President Donald Trump criticized Judge Juan Merchan for imposing a gag order on him in the New York criminal case. Trump accused Merchan of bias and unconstitutionality, claiming his daughter is affiliated with progressive campaigns.

Gag Order Issued Against Donald Trump in Criminal Case

Judge Juan Merchan issued a gag order against former President Donald Trump, preventing him from publicly speaking about witnesses, counsel, court staff, and district attorney involved in the case. Trump criticized Merchan and his daughter on social media, leading to the order.