Trump Lawyers Demand New Judge in New York Criminal Case, Claiming Conflict of Interest

Trump's attorneys filed a motion arguing that Judge Juan Merchan should step aside from overseeing the criminal case against Trump in Manhattan due to alleged conflicts of interest and bias.
Merchan also presided over the unrelated tax fraud trial of Trump's company last year and Trump has complained that Merchan "hates" him, according to his lawyers and social media posts.
Merchan recently set Trump's trial for March 2024, a date Trump's lawyers argue will interfere with Trump's potential 2024 presidential campaign.
Trump's attorneys claim Merchan has personal and political ties to Democrats, including donations to President Biden and Democratic organizations.
The decision on whether Merchan will recuse himself rests solely with Merchan.