A New York appellate court rejected Donald Trump's bid to force the recusal of Judge Juan Merchan from his criminal case even as jury instructions are expected at any moment and closing arguments are just a few days away. Neal Katyal, former U.S. acting solicitor general, talks with Alex Wagner about the state of the trial and expectations going into next week.

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