'Lock him up': Internet divided as DA suggests Trump violated gag order with post about judge's daughter

The gag order mandated the former president and presumed Republican nominee to "immediately cease all attacks on family members"
PUBLISHED MAR 31, 2024
Lawyers for Trump argued that the DA's office was misinterpreting the order and that it did not restrict him from discussing Loren Merchan (Getty Images)
Lawyers for Trump argued that the DA's office was misinterpreting the order and that it did not restrict him from discussing Loren Merchan (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Prosecutors in Manhattan claimed on Friday, March 29, that Donald Trump had assaulted the judge's daughter and posted a false statement about her on social media, in violation of a gag order in his hush-money criminal case this week, according to the Associated Press.

Notably, Judge Juan M Merchan was asked to "clarify or confirm" the extent of the gag order on Tuesday, March 26, by the Manhattan district attorney's office.

Furthermore, the gag order mandated the former president and presumed Republican nominee to "immediately cease all attacks on family members."

DA suggests Trump violated gag order with Truth Social post

Assistant District Attorney Joshua Steinglass emphasized in a letter to Merchan that the judge's daughter is shielded from Trump's speech by the gag order, which prohibits remarks aimed at intimidating or interfering with court employees or their families.

Steinglass argued that Trump should face consequences for any further transgressions.

Meanwhile, Trump's lawyers contended that the DA's office was misinterpreting the order, asserting that it did not prohibit him from discussing Loren Merchan, a political strategist whose company has aided in the campaigns of Trump's opponent, Democratic leaders, and President Joe Biden.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 30: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci (L) speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump listens during the daily coronavirus briefing at the Rose Garden of the White House on March 30, 2020 in Washington, DC. The United States has updated its guidelines to U.S. citizens to maintain current social distancing practices through the end of April after the number of reported coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths doubled to over 2,000 nationwide within two days. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Starting on April 15, the trial will address accusations that during Trump's 2016 presidential campaign (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Trump’s lawyers Todd Blanche and Susan Necheles wrote to Merchan in a response to the prosecution’s letter, "The Court cannot ‘direct’ President Trump to do something that the gag order does not require. To ‘clarify or confirm’ the meaning of the gag order in the way the People suggest would be to expand it."

Starting on April 15, the trial will address accusations that during his 2016 presidential campaign, Trump fabricated payment records as part of a plot to hide unfavorable news.

In addition to entering a not-guilty plea to 34 charges of manipulating company documents, Trump asserts his innocence.

In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump alleged that Loren Merchan "earns money by working to 'Get Trump,'" and falsely accused her of sharing a picture of him behind bars on social media.



 

The Internet stays divided as DA suggests Trump violated the gag order

Numerous internet users expressed their opinions and remained divided as prosecutors in Manhattan asserted that Donald Trump had assaulted the judge's daughter and posted a false statement about her on social media.

A user wrote, "Clear violation of his 1st Amendment Rights and election interference!" while one added, "Is it legal for Judges to issue gage orders? I mean that is practice but is it really a legal obligation we have? That pesky 1st amendment and all."



 



 

 A user also wrote, "But Judge's Daughter is fair game since she made fun of Trump first," whereas one mentioned, "Announce it to the press. The statement/tweet needs more reach. This is DJT's way to get publicity at his opponent's expense."



 



 

One person also stated, "Lock him up!!!" while one added, "Their little secret is out!"



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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