{"id":2053214,"date":"2023-10-02T22:18:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T02:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-judge-caught-smiling-during-trump-trial-is-lifelong-democrat-donor\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T22:21:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T02:21:37","slug":"new-york-judge-caught-smiling-during-trump-trial-is-lifelong-democrat-donor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-judge-caught-smiling-during-trump-trial-is-lifelong-democrat-donor\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Judge Smiling in Trump Trial Is Democrat Donor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-york-judge-caught-smiling-during-trump-trial-is-lifelong-democrat-donor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2053214&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New York \u200cJudge\u2063 in Trump&#8217;s Fraud Trial Revealed as Lifelong Democratic Donor<\/h2>\n<p>The judge presiding over former President Donald Trump&#8217;s jury-free fraud trial in New York has been exposed as a lifelong Democratic donor, raising concerns about potential bias. Judge Arthur Engoron, who recently \u200cdrew criticism for posing for \u2064cameras\u200c during \u2064the trial, has consistently contributed to \u200bDemocratic candidates and committees over the past 25 years, \u2063according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cbs-slammed-for-smearing-ron-desantis-on-60-minutes-one-of-the-more-blatant-political-hatchet-jobs\/\" title=\"CBS Slammed For Smearing Ron DeSantis On \u201860 Minutes\u2019: \u2018One Of The More Blatant Political Hatchet Jobs\u2019\">campaign finance records<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Engoron&#8217;s control over Trump&#8217;s \u2064legal\u2063 fate is significant, as he not\u2062 only presides over the case but also determines guilt and sentencing. Last week, he ruled that Trump had committed fraud by inflating \u2063the value of his assets, \u200cleading to the revocation of Trump&#8217;s licenses \u2063to operate his\u2062 New York properties. Now, the\u200d state is seeking a massive $250 million penalty and a permanent ban on Trump doing \u2063business in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, Trump has criticized Engoron, calling him a\u200b &#8220;deranged, Trump-hating judge&#8221; who has\u200c already made up his mind about the case. The revelation of Engoron&#8217;s partisan contributions only adds fuel \u200bto the allegations \u200dthat the trial is politically motivated.<\/p>\n<p>Legal commentator \u200bJonathan Turley \u200dhas\u2064 also questioned Engoron&#8217;s decision to allow cameras in the courtroom, suggesting that it further politicizes the trial. Turley argues that the timing of the trial,\u200b coinciding with an election, is troubling and could elicit extreme reactions from viewers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jonathan Turley is &#8220;surprised&#8221; to\u200c see Trump on camera \u2064in the courtroom.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;People looking at this picture right now will be either filled with \u200brage or \u2062thrilled and that&#8217;s a problem. They&#8217;re insisting this trial occur during an election. \u2063Many people\u200c find it troubling.&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fFfc4HtbHy\">pic.twitter.com\/fFfc4HtbHy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Citizen Free Press \u2064(@CitizenFreePres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CitizenFreePres\/status\/1708853002289688855?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Trump, who is currently leading the Republican primary and is expected to be the party&#8217;s candidate in 2024, is facing legal challenges nationwide. These include a federal probe into his handling\u2063 of classified \u2062documents and charges in Georgia related to\u2062 his alleged \u200bviolation of the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harrison-floyd-to-remain-in-fulton-county-jail-after-judge-denies-to-set-bond\/\" title=\"Harrison Floyd will stay in Fulton County Jail as bond request is denied by judge.\">anti-racketeering law<\/a> in his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.<\/p>\n<p>In 2022, Engoron publicly stated that Trump invited \u200blegal cases against him because he was simply a &#8220;bad guy.&#8221; The court has not responded to\u200c requests for comment on the judge&#8217;s partisan \u2063donations.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Judge Engoron&#8217;s past donations to Democratic causes affect the perception of bias in his handling of Trump&#8217;s fraud\u2063 trial?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S properties for insurance purposes. This decision came as a blow to\u200b Trump, who has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n<p>The revelation\u2064 about Engoron&#8217;s political\u2062 affiliations\u2064 has sparked\u2062 concerns among Trump&#8217;s supporters \u200dthat he may not be impartial in his handling of the case. Trump&#8217;s legal team has already called for \u2062Engoron&#8217;s recusal,\u2064 arguing that his past donations to Democratic causes create a \u2063perception of bias.<\/p>\n<p>While judges are expected to \u200dbe impartial in \u200dtheir decision-making, it\u2064 is not uncommon for them \u200cto have political leanings. However, \u200cin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-will-hear-boston-marathon-bomber-execution-case\/\" title=\"Supreme Court Will Hear Boston Marathon Bomber Execution Case\">high-profile cases<\/a> \u200bsuch as this, where\u200d the\u200c defendant is a\u200b polarizing figure like Donald Trump, it is crucial that \u200dthe judge&#8217;s impartiality is\u2062 beyond reproach. The fact\u2063 that\u200d Engoron has consistently donated to Democratic candidates and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-judge-caught-smiling-during-trump-trial-is-lifelong-democrat-donor\/\" title=\"NY Judge Smiling in Trump Trial Is Democrat Donor\">committees raises legitimate questions<\/a> about\u200c his ability to remain\u200c neutral in Trump&#8217;s fraud trial.<\/p>\n<p>These\u200b concerns are further amplified by\u2064 Engoron&#8217;s questionable behavior during the\u200d trial. His decision to pose for cameras drew widespread criticism, with\u2064 many arguing that it displayed a lack of \u200cdecorum\u200b and professionalism. This, coupled with \u200chis political affiliations, has only fueled the suspicion that Engoron may have a bias against Trump.<\/p>\n<p>The principle of impartiality is vital\u2062 to ensure fair and just\u200d trials. It is crucial\u200c that judges are seen\u200d as neutral arbiters \u2062of justice,\u200c capable of setting aside \u200dpersonal beliefs and prejudices to make objective rulings. When there are doubts \u200dabout a judge&#8217;s impartiality, the integrity of the\u200c entire \u2063judicial process is called into question.<\/p>\n<p>Given \u2062the magnitude of\u200d this case, it is imperative that Engoron seriously considers recusing himself to preserve the\u2062 integrity of the trial and public confidence \u200bin the judiciary. While it is within Engoron&#8217;s discretion to make this decision, doing so would go a long way in \u2062dispelling the concerns surrounding his impartiality.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that Engoron&#8217;s political donations alone do not necessarily mean he\u200b is biased against \u200bTrump. However,\u200c the perception of bias is damaging enough to undermine\u200b public trust in the\u200d judicial system. \u200bFor a trial as significant as this, where the legitimacy of a former president is at stake,\u200d it is crucial to address any concerns that could\u200c compromise the fairness and\u2064 integrity of the \u2063proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the revelation that Judge Engoron, presiding over Donald Trump&#8217;s\u200b fraud trial, is a lifelong Democratic donor raises legitimate concerns\u200d about potential bias. While judges are expected\u2064 to be\u200d impartial, the combination of Engoron&#8217;s political affiliations and his questionable behavior during the trial has\u200c ignited suspicions \u200bthat he may be biased against Trump. To uphold the principles of fairness and justice, Engoron should seriously consider recusing himself from\u2064 the case, \u2064as it would\u2063 alleviate \u2062concerns and restore\u200c public confidence in the judiciary. The integrity of the entire judicial process\u200d depends on\u200b the perception of\u2064 impartiality, especially in high-profile cases such\u200d as this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York judge overseeing ex-President Donald Trump&#8217;s trial, devoid of a jury, is a lifelong Democratic donor. Campaign finance records reveal Judge Arthur Engoron has made substantial partisan political contributions, raising concerns. Engoron drew criticism for seemingly posing for cameras during the trial. His contributions have been exclusively to Democratic causes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":2053215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2053214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2053214"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2053214\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2053214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2053214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2053214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}