Trump’s Failed Attempt to Change Judge in Hush-Money Case
In the latest development in Donald Trump’s ongoing legal battles, his attempt to find a new judge in his New York hush-money criminal case has failed. The presiding Judge Juan M. Mercan refused to step aside, citing concerns about impartiality and conflicts of interest.
Judge Denies Trump’s Request
In a ruling issued on Wednesday, Judge Mercan dismissed Trump’s request for a new judge, stating that it was “fraught with concerns” and based on “inaccurate and unsubstantiated claims.” This marks the third time a judge has rejected such a request from Trump’s legal team.
Legal Battle Continues
Despite this setback, Trump’s legal team is continuing to fight the case on multiple fronts. They have raised concerns about Judge Mercan’s daughter’s political connections and have sought to have the case dismissed entirely based on a recent Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Despite these legal maneuvers, the case is moving forward, with a key ruling scheduled for next month. The hush-money case is just one of several legal challenges facing Trump, including a federal case involving classified documents and allegations of election interference.
