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President Trump Hit with Gag Order in Stormy Daniels Case
In a significant development, the presiding judge of the Stormy Daniels ‘hush money’ trial, Judge Juan Merchan, issued a gag order against President Trump. This ruling prohibits Trump from publicly discussing witnesses and jurors involved in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the Stormy Daniels case.
Judge’s Directive
Judge Merchan, on Monday, scheduled the commencement of the Stormy Daniels hush payment trial for April 15. Following this, the judge imposed restrictions on Trump’s public statements concerning potential witnesses and jurors. Additionally, the gag order extends to any remarks about lawyers involved in the case, court personnel, employees of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office, and their family members if such statements are aimed at interfering with the trial proceedings.
President’s Response
In response to the legal developments, President Trump criticized the case being pursued by Alvin Bragg, labeling it as a “witch hunt.” Trump’s vocal opposition to the trial was evident during a court appearance, where he asserted that the prosecution was unjust and baseless.
During a press conference on Wall Street in New York City, President Trump continued to express his discontent with Judge Merchan’s decisions, suggesting political motivations behind the legal actions. Trump’s remarks underscored his belief that the legal proceedings were orchestrated by individuals associated with the current administration.
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