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(6,574 posts)to force an issue on which he can appeal, and thus delay his trial. If the Judge were to gag him, he would appeal to get an order narrowing the order or withdrawing it altogether. He would claim first amendment rights, and claim to the Appellates that he was deprived of his civil rights.
I hope the Judge rides it out without doing a thing. I would add a private security service, if he doesn't have one already, but just get to the trial. Trump is starting or now emphasizing all his old tricks. We are still waiting on the SC to shoot down his so-called immunity claims. I think he's in a totally bad spot with this trial.
As disappointed as I was for the delay, I think the Judge has got his sh*t together and is preparing to administer justice. So be it. Trump is going to be so embarrassed. And, maybe in jail when it's done. I don't think Donald is very smart to choose off the Judge because, you know, the possible penalties for these crimes. I wouldn't leave him out on bail after he threatened my daughter. I'd make any bail he got offered so high that he couldn't get that bond, either. It's probably mandated, but still...