Donald Trump has been fined for violating a gag order in the New York civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization. The order was put in place to prevent him from targeting court personnel. Trump argued that he was referring to his former attorney, Michael Cohen, and not the court clerk he was fined for targeting. However, Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that Trump was not a credible witness and that he owed the court $10,000 on top of a previous $5,000 fine. In another criminal case in Washington, prosecutors and defense attorneys debated whether a gag order should be reinstated on Trump to prevent him from targeting witnesses. This article discusses the implications of these gag orders and whether they can effectively silence Trump. It also explores how Trump’s behavior in court diminishes his image and highlights his vulnerability.
Donald Trump Enforced Silence by a Definitive Gag Order
