Key Points
When Donald Trump faces District Judge Tanya Chutkan for his alleged involvement in the 2020 election interference, he might encounter a familiar adversary..
In 2021, Judge Chutkan thwarted his attempts to prevent a Congressional committee from accessing his administration's White House records with the memorable statement: "Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not president."..
Chutkans ruling breathed new life into the congressional investigation, which has now come full circle with the case brought against Mr. Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith landing in her court randomly..
This assignment could be concerning for Mr. Trump's legal team as Judge Chutkan, aged 61, has developed a reputation for delivering harsh sentences to those found guilty of involvement in the riots over the past two years...
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Judge Tanya Chutkan pursued her education in the United States, attending George Washington University and later law school at the University of Pennsylvania..
