And most Republicans are criticizing Bragg for what they believe is illegal overreach.
It is also being reported that the daughter of Manhattan Judge Juan Manuel Merchan, presiding over Trump’s case, worked for Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential run and many other progressive campaigns.
On social media, it is being claimed the judge is from a ‘family of well-known Trump haters.’
Loren Merchan, the judges’ 34-year-old daughter, is a partner and president of Authentic Campaigns, a progressive digital firm. And has only worked on high-profile Democratic campaigns – including for President Joe Biden.
Many of the crowd that met Trump on his return home to Mar-a-Lago said they had friends that would have come but they were certain that they would be arrested.
This could also have long-term implications for the U.S. justice system. It sets a precedent where any prosecutor could go after their political opponents, regardless of whether they have committed a crime or not.
This move could also have implications for future presidential administrations. It could set a precedent where incoming administrations could investigate their predecessors. And lead to a cycle of political vendettas.
