Donald Trump’s legal defense team has expressed frustration and dismay over Judge Juan Merchan’s repeated dismissal of their requests to discuss scheduling for the trial in New York, labeling the decision to commence the trial on March 25 as “a great injustice.” The legal team sought to postpone the trial, citing concerns over potential overlap with other legal proceedings.
Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, asserted that commencing the trial would constitute a “great injustice,” citing other impending trials and expressing apprehension over potential scheduling conflicts. However, Judge Merchan rebuffed these objections, emphasizing the need to await clarification of the federal calendar before discussing trial dates.
Merchan disclosed that he had conferred with Judge Tanya Chutkan, overseeing Trump’s federal election subversion trial, and emphasized the futility of scheduling discussions in November due to the lack of clarity regarding trial timelines in other jurisdictions. Despite fervent efforts from Trump’s legal team, Merchan’s unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law indicates the judiciary’s independence and impartiality in administering justice.
