Justice Merchan's impartiality was deemed unassailable by the New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, despite defendant's claims regarding his daughter's political affiliations.
Trump's legal team persistently renewed recusal motions against Justice Merchan, arguing bias related to the electoral context and a supposed unconstitutionality of ongoing gag orders.
The District Attorney's Office countered Trump's renewed motion, emphasizing the legal basis for the judge's decisions and the absence of any ethical breach.
As President Biden withdrew from the election and Vice President Harris poised as the opponent, Trump's defense portrayed the case as politically motivated prosecution in the election race.
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