The Trump campaign on Monday criticized Manhattan prosecutors for seeking a “restrictive” gag order in a New York criminal case involving hush money allegations made before the 2016 election.
Former President Trump’s campaign spokesman Stephen Chan called the request “election interference, pure and simple” and said such a gag order would violate Trump’s First Amendment rights. Stated.
“Today, the two-tiered justice system in place against President Trump is on full display as another deranged Democratic prosecutor seeks a restrictive gag order,” Chan said in a statement. .
Chung continued: “If approved, the gag order would constitute an unconstitutional violation of President Trump’s First Amendment rights, including his ability to defend himself and the right of all Americans to be heard by President Trump.” said.
The request for a gag order from prosecutors in New York comes as the first of Trump’s four criminal cases approaches.
of requested limit President Trump’s speech reflects what was brought against him in criminal proceedings in Washington, D.C.
Prosecutors have asked Trump to refrain from making statements that are “intended to seriously interfere” with the case, such as referring to court officials other than Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), their families, or prosecutors. I’m looking for it. Trump will also be prohibited from commenting on the jury.
“The need for such protection is compelling,” prosecutors argued in their motion, adding that “defendants are required to provide information regarding the various participants in the trial against them, including jurors, witnesses, attorneys, and court personnel.” , has a long history of making inflammatory statements in public.” ”
“These statements, as well as the inevitable reactions they will provoke from the defendant’s followers and allies, pose a serious and imminent threat to the orderly conduct of this criminal proceeding and are very likely to give rise to serious prejudice.” “High,” the prosecutor added.
But Trump’s team claimed the incident was “election interference” by Democrats seeking to prevent Trump from returning to the White House. Trump is currently the Republican front-runner for president in 2024.
“This case, like others, is a sham orchestrated by partisan Democrats desperately trying to prevent President Trump from getting re-elected and distract from the decrepit presidency of crooked Joe Biden. ,” Chan said in a statement. “The radical left has failed and President Trump will make America great again.”
Contributed by Zach Schoenfeld.
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