New York judge Juan Merchan rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to attend arguments on his immunity claims at the United States Supreme Court next Thursday.
On Monday, Merchan told Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche, “Arguing before the Supreme Court is a big deal, and I can certainly appreciate why your client would want to be there, but a trial in New York Supreme Court … is also a big deal.”
“I will see him here next week,” Merchan added, referring to Trump.
Earlier this month, Trump requested that the start of the New York trial be delayed until after the Supreme Court rules on the former president’s immunity claim. However, Merchan denied that motion.
The Supreme Court is slated to hear oral arguments on Trump’s federal criminal case on
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