Trump is attacking Judge Merchan’s daughter in violation of the gag order that was placed on him yesterday. This is not some kind of 3-D chess by demented Trump. Merchan should treat him like anybody else who violated their bail in this way. The best move ultimately will be for Merchan to jail Trump while he awaits trial, which will also cut his access to his Truth Social posting.
@TomJChicago I feel that the judge should not overreact to Trump’s behaviour, because an action like throwing Trump in jail temporarily, or a massive fine, would become THE story. We want the trial itself (and the evidence presented in it) to be the story. Trump doesn't.
@TomJChicago @mfstern I said that earlier. A gag order is useless unless it’s enforced.
@TomJChicago If you’re desperate to get Trump on something, a gag order is likely the best shot.
@TomJChicago The crime he’s been indicted with doesn’t carry jail time
@TomJChicago Always with attacks on Trump, but if he speaks ( we do have freedom of speech) he is penalized. This means he is definitely the one we do need to elect. One sided "justice" is no justice.
@TomJChicago Attacking? Or pointing out the partisanship of the judges close relations?
@TomJChicago Tom, the daughter is tweeting threats and abuses to Trump who deserves neutrality from the judges court and family . You are a hypocrite !
@TomJChicago The gag order was too narrow. I'm not even sure if it covered the judge or his family - it didn't specifically say it, it said the DA, court staff and their family members ... not explicit enough.
@TomJChicago Can’t stand the duplicity? Gag on this. Grounds for at a minimum recusal and probable appeal. Bring it.