During the jury deliberation on Thursday, former President Donald Trump took to social media to express his dissatisfaction with the instructions provided by Judge Juan Merchan, labeling them as 'unfair.' Trump further criticized Merchan in a subsequent post on Truth Social, alleging bias and lamenting the gag order imposed.
It is important to note that Trump has consistently portrayed the gag order as more restrictive than it actually is. At a recent campaign rally, he claimed that the order prevented him from speaking to the public, despite the fact that it does not prohibit him from engaging in campaign activities or addressing his supporters.
In the gag order issued by Merchan, it explicitly states that Trump retains his constitutional right to communicate with the American people and publicly defend himself. This clarification underscores that the order is not intended to stifle Trump's ability to address the public or engage in political discourse.
