The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush-money case announced that he will make a decision by next week on whether he should recuse himself from the proceedings. The judge in question, Justice Juan Merchan of Manhattan, is contemplating recusal following a request from Trump, who cited the judge’s daughter’s past employment with Democratic candidates, including Vice President Kamala Harris, now the Democratic nominee. This is not the first time Trump has asked for Merchan to step aside; similar requests have been previously denied by Merchan. The judge clarified that if he remains on the case, he plans to issue a ruling on additional matters by September 16.
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