I think it's a great move in this particular case just because it's so highly watched. A major motivation behind recusal is to maintain confidence in the judici

I think it's a great move in this particular case just because it's so highly watched. A major motivation behind recusal is to maintain confidence in the judicial system. SBF has already been the subject of all sorts of claims of political corruption. Better that this one be squeaky clean, even if sophisticated observers might understand why this sort of connection is innocuous.