Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg has taken a significant step in the ongoing legal battle involving former President Trump by calling on Judge Juan Merchan to hold Trump in contempt of court. This move came shortly after the second day of Trump's trial concerning hush money payments commenced in Manhattan.
The motion filed by Bragg pertains to a gag order issued by Judge Merchan, which prohibits Trump from making public statements about prosecutors, witnesses, court officials, and their families. Bragg's motion alleges that Trump deliberately violated this order by posting on social media, targeting two key witnesses, Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
