Capital District Times

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik has called for New York Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from President Trump's trial, citing clear judicial bias. In a statement released by Stefanik, she highlighted Merchan's alleged bias against Trump and his unconstitutional actions. Stefanik emphasized the need for Merchan to step down from the trial, stating, "The law and common sense absolutely requires Judge Merchan’s recusal from President Trump’s trial."

Stefanik pointed out that Judge Merchan's daughter is a Democrat political operative who has financially benefited from her father's handling of President Trump's case. She also mentioned Merchan's political affiliations, noting that he donated to Biden's campaign and other anti-Trump causes in 2020. Stefanik accused Merchan of expanding an unconstitutional gag order on Trump in retaliation for raising concerns about the judge's bias.

Stefanik concluded her statement by asserting, "We cannot allow a biased, far-left activist judge to strip the American people of our constitutional right to select their own leaders." The call for Judge Merchan's recusal comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings involving President Trump.

The statement from Stefanik demanding Judge Merchan's recusal can be found on the official website with the permalink: [Link](https://stefanik.house.gov/2024/4/stefanik-statement-demanding-democrat-manhattan-judge-juan-merchan-recuse-himself-from-president-trump-s-trial-for-blatant-judicial-bias).