In a significant development, a federal judge has imposed a gag order on Donald Trump, prohibiting him from attacking individuals involved in his criminal case in Washington, D.C. This move has escalated the tension between his 2024 presidential aspirations and his status as a defendant facing four felony charges related to election interference.
Gag Order
Judge Tanya Chutkan issued the gag order, emphasizing that the protection of witnesses and the administration of justice outweighed First Amendment rights. She firmly stated that Trump’s presidential candidacy did not grant him the freedom to vilify public servants merely doing their jobs.
While recognizing Trump’s broad right to engage in public policy discussions during his pursuit of a second White House term, Judge Chutkan made it clear that launching a “pretrial smear campaign” against potential witnesses was unacceptable. She cautioned that she would consider imposing “sanctions” for any violations, without specifying the nature of those sanctions. She mentioned her intention to issue a written order with further details.
Trial Date
Chutkan scheduled Trump’s trial for March 4 and made it clear that the date would not change, regardless of the election cycle. This determination underscores the seriousness of the charges against the former president.
Donald Trump, choosing to campaign in Iowa instead of attending Monday’s hearing, has recently targeted key witnesses in his case. He went as far as suggesting that retired Gen. Mark Milley might have deserved the death penalty in a different era and repeatedly criticized former Attorney General Bill Barr.
This announcement opens the door to the possibility of Trump facing consequences, ranging from limitations on his use of social media to potential pretrial confinement, should he persist in public attacks against Special Counsel Jack Smith, his team, or witnesses expected to testify in his upcoming March trial.
For Trump, complying with the gag order necessitates a significant shift in his public behavior. He has frequently used his social media presence and rally speeches to criticize his lead federal prosecutor, Jack Smith, labeling him as “deranged.” Additionally, Trump has targeted Smith’s legal team, branding them as “thugs.” Judge Chutkan expressed concerns that such comments could taint the proceedings.
Not the First Attempt
This marks the second attempt within two weeks to curtail Trump’s attacks. In an ongoing New York civil trial concerning alleged business fraud by Trump and his companies, a Manhattan judge previously issued a limited gag order after Trump targeted the judge’s chief clerk.
Notably, Judge Chutkan, appointed to the federal bench by former President Barack Obama, refrained from imposing restrictions on Trump’s ability to criticize Washington, D.C., or its residents. She also chose not to limit Trump’s claims that the prosecution is motivated by political vendettas within the Biden administration.
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