Trump's attorneys file motion calling on New York judge to recuse himself, citing 'conflict of interest'
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Attorneys for Former President Trump are asking for New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan to recuse himself, arguing that there's a conflict of interest.
"As discussed below, because of actual or perceived impartiality, Your Honor cannot preside over this case, for at least two reasons: (1) the political and financial interest of Your Honor’s daughter in Authentic Campaigns creates an actual or perceived conflict of interest because rulings and decisions Your Honor will be required to make in this case may result in a financial benefit to Your Honor’s daughter; and (2) Your Honor’s role in a prior case encouraging Allen Weisselberg to cooperate against President Trump and his interests shows a preconceived bias against President Trump," the filing states.
According to Trump's lawyers, Merchan's daughter is the chief operating officer and president of Authentic Campaigns.