Former President Donald Trump was found guilty in New York earlier this year on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

The former president's trial was presided over by Judge Juan Merchan, who has since become the target of an investigation by congressional Republicans. 

Judge's daughter used Trump's daughter to raise $93 million

One source of controversy has been Merchan's daughter, Loren Merchan, who serves as chief operating officer and president of Authentic Campaigns.

The New York Post reported in March that the Democrat-aligned political consulting firm used Trump's trial in fundraising campaigns which brought in some $93 million.

Authentic Campaigns' website explains that its clients have included President Biden, Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek, and California Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.

According to Breitbart, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan sent a letter to Ms. Merchan on Thursday requesting information regarding her company's "work on behalf of President Trump's political adversaries and the financial benefit" it brought.

Jordan points to perception of corruption

"Since the indictments, two of Authentic Campaigns’ top clients—Representative Adam Schiff and the Senate Majority PAC—have raised 'at least $93 million in campaign donations' while referencing the indictments in their solicitation emails," Jordan wrote.

"Notably, according to one report, Representative Schiff’s campaign for U.S. Senate has received '$20 million in aid since he began soliciting donations off the presumptive GOP presidential front-runner’s unprecedented 34-count indictment last April,'" the Ohio congressman continued.

"The Senate Majority PAC similarly has 'pocketed $73.6 million since it also began firing off fundraising emails following the ex-president’s indictment,'" Jordan stressed.

"At a minimum, there is a perception that you and Authentic Campaigns could profit considerably from President Trump’s prosecution in a forum overseen by your father," he pointed out.

Judge donated to anti-Trump group

Ms. Merchan's financial interests are not the only point of contention for critics of Trump's trial, as her father's behavior has also raised eyebrows.

One of those critics is Fox News host Jesse Watters, who pointed out in May that Judge Merchan once gave money to an anti-Trump political action committee.

WTF!! So, Judge Merchan donated to the "Progressive Turnout Project" & it's subsidiary the "STOP TRUMP" organization??!! OMG, are you kidding me right now?!!👇 pic.twitter.com/xSNRMvM3YB

— Michelle #FKH (@MichelleRM68) May 29, 2024

"And then you find out that the judge, not only an Obama donor, donated to the Progressive Turnout Project, and its subsidiary Stop Trump," the television host remarked.