Donald Trump's request for a new judge in his hush money case has been denied by Judge Juan M. Merchan, marking the third time such a request has been rejected. Trump's legal team had argued that Merchan's impartiality was compromised due to his daughter's work as a political consultant for prominent Democrats and campaigns, including Vice President Kamala Harris' 2020 presidential run.
Last year, a state court ethics panel ruled that Merchan could continue presiding over the case, stating that a relative's political activities did not warrant questioning the judge's fairness. Merchan has consistently maintained his ability to handle the case with fairness and impartiality.
