Former President Trump's legal team files a motion requesting Judge Juan Merchan be recused from a trial due to his daughter's Democrat-affiliated political work and alleged bias against Trump. The trial is related to hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election.
Key Points
Judge Merchan's daughter's political affiliations and work raise concerns of bias
Allegations of hostility and bias against Trump in the trial
Accusations of interference in the 2024 election
Pros
Transparency in legal proceedings
Highlighting potential conflicts of interest in the judiciary