The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s case has been criticized for donating to President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. Former prosecutor Carol Lam argued that this could negatively impact the public’s perception of Trump’s trial.
Judges should avoid making political contributions while in office to avoid questions about their impartiality. The American people must trust in the integrity of the legal system and the judges who oversee it.
While judges are entitled to their political beliefs, it is important that they keep them separate from their judicial duties. All judges should uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain impartiality when presiding over cases.