Trump's Comments on Judge Merchan Challenge Judicial Integrity

Former President Trump faces criticism for remarks perceived as racist, undermining the judiciary's impartiality.

Trump's statements about Judge Merchan's background have been widely condemned as racist and xenophobic.
Legal experts argue that Trump's comments aim to delegitimize the judiciary and inflame his base.
The judge has fined Trump for violating a gag order, though the order does not protect Merchan himself.
Trump's remarks mirror past incidents where he questioned judges' impartiality based on their ethnicity.
Critics emphasize that Trump's tactics erode public trust in the judicial system.