Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump took aim at the judge presiding over the hush money case against him, as well as the judge’s daughter, on Wednesday. This comes hot on the heels of a gag order being slapped on Trump in the case and it’s no surprise the former president is not taking it lying down.
Trump tests limits of gag order with fresh attacks on hush money judge’s daughter https://t.co/jEJNsL4JdR via @dcexaminer
In the language of the woke;He don't back down do he?— Gene Pavlova (@GenePavlova) March 28, 2024
Trump accused Judge Juan Merchan of being afflicted with “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and took aim at Merchan’s daughter on his social media platform Truth Social. He didn’t hold back, claiming that the judge’s daughter’s career involves targeting Trump.
The gag order, imposed by Judge Merchan, limited Trump’s ability to talk about various individuals involved in the case. The judge specifically mentioned that Trump’s comments were causing fear and necessitating heightened security measures for those targeted by Trump. With the trial slated to commence soon, Judge Merchan expressed concern about the risks posed by Trump’s remarks.
In a bold move last year, Trump had requested Merchan to step down from the case due to his daughter’s ties to a marketing firm that provided services to Democratic politicians. However, Merchan refused, maintaining that his daughter’s work didn’t present a conflict of interest. Trump’s latest claims about the judge’s daughter advocating for Democrats signal a continuation of this battle.
Trump also lambasted the gag order, characterizing it as an assault on his freedom of speech. He accused the judge of attempting to silence him and interfere with the upcoming election. These claims are nothing new, as Trump has persistently argued that gag orders infringe upon his ability to communicate with voters and influence the election.
Despite the potential consequences of the gag order, including fines, Trump’s attorney opted to stay tight-lipped about his client’s latest tirade. Trump is clearly not one to back down from a fight, and it looks like this legal battle is just heating up. The former president’s determination to speak his mind, no matter the consequences, sets the stage for an intense showdown in the courtroom.
