Trump sues judge in NYC criminal case in last-minute effort to delay trial

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

42% : The suit pertains to the gag order Merchan levied against Trump last month, according to multiple reports.
35% : Last week, it was expanded to include Merchan's own family after Trump repeatedly attacked the judge's daughter on social media for her ties to a digital marketing firm that has worked with Democratic politicians.
34% : MANHATTAN (CN) -- Donald Trump on Monday sued New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing his hush-money case, in a last-ditch effort to delay the trial, according to court records.
24% : Trump unsuccessfully tried a similar recusal motion last summer, which Merchan shot down.
22% : Per the gag order, Trump is barred from attacking the case's witnesses and prosecutors.
21% : Separately, Trump is calling on Merchan to recuse himself from the case, arguing that his daughter's career presents a conflict for the judge.

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