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Donald Trump filed notice that he will demand Judge Juan Merchan recuse himself from the New York City election interference case involving a hush money deal, newly revealed records show. The attorneys wrote a pre-motion letter Monday saying that after issuing the gag order, Merchan must no longer preside over the case, Lawfare managing editor Tyler McBrien posted online Tuesday. “Your Honor has an interest in this case that warrants recusal,” the attorneys argue. “There is an unacceptable risk that the Court’s family relationships will influence judicial conduct.” ALSO READ: No, Donald Trump,…