Staff Reports
In a recent update on Truth Social, Republican frontrunner Donald J. Trump shed light on the biased nature of Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presides over the January 6th case in DC. Trump pointed to a court document where the judge expressed her disdain for a January 6th defendant’s “blind loyalty” towards him. It’s no surprise that Chutkan’s bias raises concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial in this high-profile case.
'Biased And Unfair': Trump Quotes Judge Presiding Over J6 Case To Prove Her Biashttps://t.co/IiPU3oGD3f
— ????Josh Dunlap???? ULTRA-MAGA (@JDunlap1974) August 14, 2023
According to the document quoted by Trump, Chutkan lamented that people who stormed the Capitol had a “blind loyalty to one man, not to the Constitution, of which most of the people who come before me seem woefully ignorant.” It’s troubling to see a judge openly disparage defendants before fully considering the evidence, displaying a clear bias against those associated with Trump.
Today Judge Tanya Chutkan warned Trump's lawyers that politics had no place in her courtroom or in this case.
But here is Judge Chutkan berating a J6er during a sentencing hearing in Oct. 2022.
She clearly expressed anger that Trump was still "free" and not behind bars: pic.twitter.com/BaFEItMGYz
— Julie Kelly ?? (@julie_kelly2) August 11, 2023
More from Judge Chutkan as she sentenced a woman who pleaded guilty to obstruction (spent 30 min in Capitol, no violence) to 15 months in prison. pic.twitter.com/2VTbhF38dI
— Julie Kelly ?? (@julie_kelly2) August 11, 2023
I see Trump and others are cribbing my post from a few days ago. Here’s the actual transcript for those interested… https://t.co/d3Mz1gbdiK
— Julie Kelly ?? (@julie_kelly2) August 14, 2023
This is a completely false statement of law by the Jamaican-born judge whose political ancestry were hard core communists — you have a right to defend yourself in the court of public opinion, not just the courtroom. #TrumpIndictment https://t.co/rS84QL1IdK
— Robert Barnes (@barnes_law) August 11, 2023
Following Trump’s revelation, he emphasized the clear bias and unfairness demonstrated by Judge Chutkan. It’s evident that Chutkan wants nothing more than to see Trump behind bars, making it unlikely that she can impartially preside over the January 6th case. Suggesting that politics has no place in her courtroom, Chutkan’s previous remarks have contradicted her own words.
Notably, other individuals have also recognized Chutkan’s prejudiced remarks towards the defendant. Conservative writer Julie Kelly highlighted Chutkan’s anger that Trump remained “free” and not in jail, showcasing the judge’s personal animosity towards the former president. Kelly rightly notes that Chutkan appears to have bought into the prevailing narratives surrounding January 6th, further undermining her perceived neutrality in this case.
Moreover, constitutional lawyer Robert Barnes echoed concerns about Chutkan’s recent comments, where she denounced Trump’s public defense of himself. Barnes argued that Chutkan’s claim that individuals can only defend themselves in the courtroom, not in the court of public opinion, is a false statement of law. Chutkan’s biased perspective, combined with her questionable understanding of legal principles, raises serious doubts about her objectivity.
It is these remarks, past rulings, and political background that worry critics about Chutkan’s ability to uphold fairness in the January 6th case. As the trial proceeds, it is crucial for the American public to question whether Chutkan’s biased inclinations will influence the outcome. Fairness and justice must prevail, untainted by personal animosities and political agendas.
