Judge Merchan postponed a hearing on Trump's possible violation of the anti-cheat order until April 23.
Adam Klasfeld wrote:
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Judge Merchan adjourned the hearing date to consider whether to hold Trump in contempt for alleged violations of his declassification order.
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It is now Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am ET for each pool.
Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports) April 15, 2024
Prosecutors want Trump punished for violating a court-ordered restraining order, including calling Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels “sluts” on Monday.
Trump will be subject to sanctions if he is found to be violating the gag order. The best way would probably be to establish a strict penalty system for each violation. If a judge imposed a $100,000 fine for each violation of the gag order, Trump would probably shut up pretty quickly.
The only things Trump seems to care about are power and money, so if the judge wants to keep the former president from escalating and turning the trial into a combined campaign platform and circus, he needs to send Trump the right loud message. away.
After several hours of motions, arguments and Trump's sleep, the jury selection process continues.
Next week, the American people will know that Trump's childish antics will be tolerated by Judge Merchan.
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