BY Benjamin ClarkAugust 15, 2024
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 | August 15, 2024
7 months ago

Judge Loren Merchan's Firm Profits Skyrocket Amid Trump Trial

Loren Merchan, daughter of Judge Juan Merchan who presides over Donald Trump's New York trial, has seen her consulting firm Authentic Campaigns receive $12.7 million from Democrats in the first half of 2024.

This significant sum, as reported by Declassified, represents an 86% increase from the same period in 2022.

Federal election reports reveal that Democratic elected officials, candidates, and PACs made these payments to Authentic Campaigns between January 1 and July 1, 2024.

The firm, which specializes in digital marketing and fundraising, has experienced a boom in business coinciding with Trump's six-week trial in Judge Merchan's Manhattan courtroom, which began on April 15.

Controversy Surrounding Judge Merchan's Impartiality

Judge Merchan's handling of the case has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Prior to the trial, he imposed a gag order on Trump and denied nearly every defense motion. Two weeks into the trial, Merchan held Trump in contempt for violating the gag order.

In May 2023, Trump's attorneys requested Merchan to recuse himself, citing his daughter's financial ties to top Democrats and the judge's own donations to Democratic causes.

They argued that the financial well-being of Merchan's daughter depended on the success of Authentic Campaigns, which they claimed required attacking Trump and supporting his political opponents.

Merchan denied the recusal request, dismissing accusations that his daughter stood to profit from the case as "speculative and hypothetical."

Notable Democratic Clients Of Authentic Campaigns

Authentic Campaigns' client list includes several prominent Democrats who have been vocal critics of Trump. Representative Adam Schiff's campaign has paid the firm approximately $8 million so far this year.

Schiff, who played a leading role in Trump's impeachment proceedings, has been a lucrative client for Merchan's firm since its inception in 2019.

Freshman New York Congressman Dan Goldman, who served as a lawyer in Trump's first impeachment trial, has paid Authentic Campaigns $57,000 this year for digital advertising.

Other notable clients include Democratic senators Jon Tester, Cory Booker, Tina Smith, and Tammy Baldwin, each paying at least six figures to the firm in 2024.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's PAC, "Fight Like Hell," began paying Merchan's firm an $8,000 monthly retainer for digital consulting in July 2023, three months after Judge Merchan was assigned to the Trump case.

Implications For Trump's Sentencing And Future Proceedings

Trump's sentencing, originally scheduled for July, has been postponed by Judge Merchan until September. This delay is pending consideration of a motion to vacate the conviction based on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.

The timing of the rescheduled sentencing, closer to the 2024 election season, has raised questions about potential ulterior motives.

Some speculate that another appearance by Trump before Judge Merchan in the months leading up to Election Day could potentially benefit the Merchan family business.

Conclusion

The significant increase in payments to Judge Merchan's daughter's firm from Democratic sources has sparked controversy surrounding the Trump trial.

The postponement of Trump's sentencing until September has further fueled speculation about potential conflicts of interest. As the case continues to unfold, questions about judicial impartiality and the intersection of politics and the legal system remain at the forefront of public discourse.

Written by: Benjamin Clark

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