Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have strongly criticized special counsel Jack Smith's recent gag order request in the classified documents case in Florida. They have labeled the request as an unconstitutional attack on Trump and a tactic to benefit President Joe Biden.
In a new filing, Trump's attorneys lambasted Smith's request for a gag order, stating that it infringes on Trump's constitutional rights and is an attempt to hinder his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. They drew parallels to a similar gag order Trump is under in a separate case in New York, accusing Smith of trying to limit Trump's campaign speech ahead of the upcoming presidential debate.
Smith's concern stems from Trump's alleged false and inflammatory statements regarding FBI agents during a search at Mar-a-Lago in 2022. Prosecutors argue that Trump's claims about being in danger during the search are baseless and could incite threats against law enforcement agents.
Trump's attorneys refuted these claims, stating that there is no evidence to suggest that Trump's remarks have led to any threats or harassment against FBI agents. They emphasized that not a single agent involved in the search has come forward to assert that Trump's comments endangered them.
Previously, a request for a gag order by prosecutors was dismissed by Federal Judge Aileen Cannon due to insufficient consultation with Trump's legal team. Prosecutors maintain that Trump's statements have the potential to instigate harm against law enforcement officials, citing past instances where individuals involved in legal proceedings against Trump faced threats.
The ongoing legal battle between Trump and the special counsel's office continues to unfold, with both sides vehemently defending their positions in the high-profile case.
