Trump's Dangerous Attempt to Thwart Conviction by Seeking Judge's Recusal

Donald Trump's legal team has filed a request for recusal, asking U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to disqualify herself from overseeing his Jan. 6 case. However, the motion is poorly conceived and executed, with little chance of success. It appears that Trump's real motive is to undermine Chutkan's authority and delegitimize any sentence she hands down. The motion is based on Chutkan's comments expressing frustration with the lack of charges against the leaders of the insurrection, but these remarks do not demonstrate bias. Furthermore, the motion is untimely and contradicts Supreme Court precedent. If Trump is held liable for Jan. 6 and sentenced by Chutkan, he may use her alleged bias as an excuse to rally his supporters and reject the court's power. It is important to emphasize the lack of merit behind Trump's push for recusal.
- Trump wants a judge to recuse from the Jan. 6 case. It's a dangerous attempt to thwart a conviction. Slate
- GOP lawyer with ties to three Trump rivals enters 14th Amendment fray The Washington Post
- Trump lawyers seek recusal of judge in DC presiding over federal election subversion case KTVB
- How Jack Smith can prove Trump knew he lost the 2020 election The Hill
- Trump is up to his old tricks in asking Judge Chutkan to recuse The Hill
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