Judge Chutkan declines to recuse herself from Trump 2020 election case

• Trump's attorneys argued in a court filing earlier this month that Chutkan should recuse herself because she has "suggested that President Trump should be prosecuted and imprisoned."
• However, Chutkan said in her decision that "justice also demands that judges not recuse without cause."

The big picture: Trump has repeatedly criticized Chutkan and accused her of wanting to see him "behind bars."

• Special counsel Jack Smith earlier this month filed a motion slamming Trump's request for a new judge to oversee the case, writing, "there is no valid basis."
• The Obama-appointed Chutkan has warned Trump against making "inflammatory statements" related to the case.

Of note: Trump also unsuccessfully tried to get Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the hush money criminal case in Manhattan.

What's next: Trump's trial over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election is scheduled to start on March 4 — one day before Super Tuesday, when more than a dozen states will hold nominating contests.

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Editor's note: This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.