Summary:
Former Southern California U.S. Attorney Carol Lam criticized the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s case for donating to President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign.
While the donations were both less than $20, Lam admitted these donations could negatively affect the American public’s perception of Trump’s trial.
Takeaways:
The judge overseeing Trump’s case donated to Biden’s campaign.
Former prosecutor Carol Lam criticized this move.
Political contributions from judges can negatively affect public perception.
Judges should avoid making political contributions while in office.
The judge in Trump’s case is not the ultimate trier of fact.
Commentary:
The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s case has come under fire for donating to President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Former prosecutor Carol Lam criticized this move, noting that it could negatively affect public perception.
Judges should avoid making political contributions while in office, especially if they may preside over cases involving political parties. While the judge in Trump’s case is not the ultimate trier of fact, his political donation raises questions about his impartiality.
