If Merchan doesn't jail Trump, then the gag order isn't worth the paper it's written on.
@l78lancer You may be jumping the gun. Unfortunately; It is a limited gag order that kept Bragg himself, the judge and the judge's family subject to criticism. By doing so it will likely survive Trump's inevitable appeal.
@l78lancer I was a principal for many years. I think I was compassionate and fair. However, if I told a student “if you do A again then you will face B,” it happened or I would lose all credibility.
@l78lancer Make a deal. A 72 hr in-pt psych exam or jail.
@l78lancer On the other hand, Trump craves, savors victimhood & would use it to create even more crass drama. I want him locked up for his crimes for a nice long stretch. Maybe judge could add a soundproof booth in courtroom, punish him like a toddler.