The Manhattan DA’s office has requested a $3,000 fine and a charge of contempt of court against Donald Trump for violating a gag order by speaking negatively about trial witnesses. This order was put in place in March and prohibits Trump from disparaging individuals such as Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels. While Trump is allowed to criticize Alvin Bragg and Judge Merchan, he is not allowed to attack their families. Despite this restriction, Trump made disparaging comments about Cohen and Daniels on social media over the weekend.
The prosecutors are seeking a $3,000 fine for three violations of the gag order and are warning Trump that he could face up to 30 days in jail if he continues to break the court order. Trump’s attorneys are expected to file their own court documents, and a hearing has been scheduled for next Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Trump has also expressed his frustrations with the gag order online, demanding that it be lifted in a post on Truth Social. The situation between Trump and the Manhattan DA’s office regarding the gag order violations continues to escalate.
In one of the social media posts that violated the gag order, Trump shared a 2018 statement from Stormy Daniels in which she denied having had sex with him, claiming it was new information. However, Daniels has previously stated that she was coerced into making that statement and described her alleged interaction with Trump as “the worst 90 seconds of my life.” Trump’s disregard for the gag order and his continued attacks on witnesses have prompted the Manhattan DA’s office to take action against him.
Despite being told to refrain from negative comments about specific individuals involved in the case, Trump has repeatedly defied the gag order. The Manhattan DA’s office has had enough of Trump’s behavior and has decided to request a fine and a charge of contempt of court against him. The legal battle between Trump and the prosecutors regarding the gag order violations highlights the ongoing tension in the case and the extent to which Trump is willing to push boundaries.
Trump’s lawyers are expected to respond to the court filing and provide their perspective on the situation. The hearing scheduled for next week will likely be a critical moment in determining the consequences of Trump’s actions. The Manhattan DA’s office is standing firm in their demands for action against Trump for violating the gag order, while Trump continues to challenge the restrictions placed on him. The outcome of this legal battle will have significant implications for the future of the case and for Trump’s behavior moving forward.
