A spokesperson for Donald Trump's reelection campaign, Steven Cheung, has criticized Judge Juan Merchan's threat to incarcerate the former president as a 'Third World authoritarian tactic.' Cheung also condemned the gag order imposed on Trump, calling it 'unconstitutional and un-American.'
Judge Merchan found Trump in contempt of his gag order for the 10th time on Monday morning and indicated that he would consider jail time as a consequence moving forward.
The ongoing legal battle between Trump and Judge Merchan has escalated, with the judge taking a firm stance against what he perceives as repeated violations of the gag order. Trump's team, on the other hand, continues to push back against what they view as unfair restrictions on the former president's ability to speak out.
The threat of jail time for Trump marks a significant development in the case, raising questions about the limits of judicial authority and the balance between free speech and legal constraints. As the situation unfolds, both sides are expected to continue to vigorously defend their positions in court.
