Former President Donald Trump has once again raised objections to the gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan in his New York criminal hush money trial. Trump, who is facing charges related to the payment of hush money, claims that he is unable to comment on or answer questions about the trial due to the gag order.
The gag order, issued by Judge Merchan, prohibits Trump from publicly discussing various aspects of the trial, including witnesses, jurors, prosecutors, court staff, and family members of prosecutors and court staff. Despite this restriction, Trump has been vocal about the trial on social media and other platforms.
In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump referred to himself in the third person, stating that he is the Republican nominee for President of the United States and is leading in the polls. He criticized the gag order as 'unprecedented and unconstitutional,' arguing that it infringes on his right to free speech.
Trump expressed frustration that while his opponents are able to question him freely, he is not allowed to respond due to the gag order. He called on Judge Merchan to lift the gag order immediately so that he can share his views, feelings, and policies with the public.
Judge Merchan has scheduled another hearing on the gag order for next Thursday, indicating that the issue is still unresolved. The ongoing legal battle over the gag order highlights the tensions between Trump and the judicial system as he continues to face legal challenges related to his past actions.
