Jordan is looking into the judge’s daughter for her ties to Kamala Harris and the Democrats in the NY v. Trump case.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has made a bold move by demanding Judge Loren Merchan recuse himself from the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump. Trump’s legal team argued that Judge Merchan’s daughter’s association with Democrat-affiliated firm Authentic Campaigns, Inc raises concerns about potential bias in the case.

The crux of the matter lies in the fact that Authentic Campaigns, Inc, a firm that exclusively services Democrat clients, has strong ties to top Democratic figures like President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. This connection has led Trump’s legal team to express doubts about Judge Merchan’s impartiality given his daughter’s prominent role in the company.

According to Trump’s lawyers, Judge Merchan’s daughter, Loren Merchan, received significant compensation from Authentic Campaigns during her tenure working for Vice President Harris. This, coupled with her rapid promotion to President of the firm following Harris’ withdrawal from the Democratic primary, raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Furthermore, Authentic Campaigns’ involvement in high-profile Democratic campaigns, including those of Biden and Harris, as well as Rep. Adam Schiff and the Senate Majority PAC, has raised suspicions about the firm’s financial interests in Trump’s prosecution. Jordan highlighted that there is a perceived conflict of interest, given the substantial financial gains Authentic Campaigns could stand to make from a case overseen by Judge Merchan.

In response to these concerns, Rep. Jim Jordan has called for Judge Loren Merchan to produce all contracts, invoices, and communications related to Authentic Campaigns’ work for the Biden campaign, the Harris campaign, and the Democratic National Committee from January 1, 2023, onwards. He has also requested documents pertaining to Authentic Campaigns’ involvement in Trump’s indictment, prosecution, and conviction, as well as any communication with Judge Merchan regarding these matters.

Jordan has set a deadline of August 8 for Judge Merchan to comply with his request, underscoring the urgency and importance of shedding light on any potential conflicts of interest or biases that could impact the fairness of the trial. This move comes as part of the broader House Judiciary Committee’s investigation into politically motivated prosecutions by state and local officials, signaling a commitment to upholding justice and fairness in legal proceedings.

As the case unfolds, the spotlight remains on the integrity of the judicial system and the need for transparency and accountability in legal proceedings involving high-profile figures. Rep. Jim Jordan’s actions highlight the critical importance of upholding the principles of impartiality and fairness in the pursuit of justice, regardless of political affiliations or personal connections.