During a recent court hearing, defense lawyer Todd Blanche made arguments regarding the political nature of a post made by former President Donald Trump referencing Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen. Blanche pointed out two key aspects of the post that he believed made it political.
Blanche highlighted a reference to being pardoned in the post, suggesting that this element added a political dimension to the content. Additionally, he noted that Daniels and Cohen were profiting from posting about Trump and expressing their strong dislike for him, further emphasizing the political undertones of the post.
However, Judge Juan Merchan intervened to steer the discussion back to the specific content of the posts in question. Merchan requested Blanche to focus on the direct references within the posts rather than drawing broader conclusions from public comments made by Cohen and Daniels.
Merchan specifically asked Blanche if the mention of pardons was what made the post political, to which Blanche affirmed that it was indeed a key factor.
Responding to Blanche's argument, Merchan expressed his expectation for a more detailed explanation when a gag order violation was being discussed. He emphasized the need for thorough arguments and clarity in addressing the legal issues at hand.
The exchange in court shed light on the complexities of interpreting social media posts in legal proceedings and the importance of focusing on specific content rather than broader implications. The debate over the political nature of Trump's post involving Daniels and Cohen continues to unfold as the legal process moves forward.
