Fox News contributor Andrew McCarthy alleges that trial judge Juan Merchan and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are engaged in a "Soviet-style show trial" to secure a conviction of former President Donald Trump at all costs.
Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy raises alarm over the proceedings in the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, alleging that trial judge Juan Merchan and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg are engaged in a "Soviet-style show trial" to secure a conviction at all costs.
McCarthy's concerns stem from Merchan's apparent bias, which includes making nominal campaign contributions to Joe Biden and other partisan groups, and his questionable rulings that have curtailed Trump's defense. McCarthy argues that these actions violate Trump's due process rights under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.
The trial, according to McCarthy, is a dangerous precedent that could lead to the targeting of political opponents by partisan judges and prosecutors. He believes that the abuse of process in this case will inject "deep bitterness" into the country's politics and erode the rule of law.
McCarthy emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and constitutional foundations of the American legal system to appreciate the gravity of Merchan's actions. He argues that the rulings in the Trump trial violate fundamental principles established by the Framers of the Constitution and enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
While McCarthy acknowledges that Trump may eventually have his convictions overturned on appeal, he expresses concern for the lasting damage to the country's political fabric. He warns that the "sowing of the wind" by Merchan and Bragg will "reap the whirlwind" for the rule of law and American society as a whole.
McCarthy questions the motives of Merchan and Bragg, suggesting that they may be motivated by "Trump Derangement Syndrome" or political ambitions. He urges that the rule of law must be upheld regardless of one's political affiliation or personal feelings towards Trump.
The article concludes with McCarthy's assertion that the Trump trial is a "disaster" for those who profess to love the rule of law. He stresses the importance of holding accountable those who abuse their power and safeguarding the integrity of the American legal system.
