This order aims to prevent Trump from making disparaging remarks about prosecutors, witnesses, and the judge involved in his federal indictment related to the 2020 election.
Former President Donald Trump has strongly objected to a request by special counsel John Luman Smith for a gag order
Trump expressed his frustration on the Truth Social platform, arguing that he should be allowed to comment on the ongoing case. He emphasized that he views John Luman Smith’s actions as an attempt to weaponize the Department of Justice and FBI against him.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan made the court filing public, disclosing John Luman Smith’s request for the gag order. John Luman Smith contends that Trump’s continuous verbal attacks are jeopardizing the impartiality of the proceedings.
Trump’s extensive use of social media to criticize opponents, coupled with his significant influence over his supporters, has led to instances of harassment against individuals targeted by the former president
Trump, a prominent contender for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, has consistently maintained that the charges against him are unjust. Donald Trump further asserts that he will not receive a fair trial in Washington, D.C.
Later, at the Concerned Women for America summit, Trump reiterated his concerns, claiming that there is an effort to curtail his freedom and First Amendment rights. This clash highlights the ongoing legal battle surrounding Trump’s indictment and the contentious nature of the proceedings involving John Luman Smith.
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