Judge Juan M. Merchan almost immediately rejected Donald Trump’s request for recusal in his hush money trial. On the first day of court on Monday, Merchan took on Trump’s attorneys’ motion that the judge recuse from the case. Trump reportedly watch “stone-faced” during the proceedings. The motion argued that Merchan shouldrecuse himself because his daughter worked for a Democratic consulting firm. Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest headlines at Raw Story. Merchan said Trump’s attorneys’ motion “does not reasonably or logically” explain why he should be recused. ALSO READ: …