Former President Donald Trump has been found in contempt of court for violating a gag order in his criminal hush money case. At this time, he is only required to pay fines, but the judge has made it clear that jail time is a potential consequence.
The former President faced sanctions on Tuesday in New York City. A court imposed a fine of $9,000, with each violation of the gag order costing him a thousand dollars. The gag order prohibits anyone involved in the case, including Donald Trump, from making public statements and requires them to remain silent.
Although it may appear insignificant in the grand scheme of things, even someone as influential as Trump was not immune to the consequences. The mayor had the power to potentially send him to jail if he continued to speak recklessly.
According to reports, the judge expressed that a fine of $1,000 may be enough to preserve the dignity of the judicial system in most cases. However, the judge acknowledged that this amount may not have the intended impact in situations where the individual found in contempt can easily afford such a penalty.
In a stern warning, he emphasized that the Court will not tolerate any further intentional violations of its lawful orders. He firmly stated that if deemed necessary and appropriate, the Court will impose a punitive sentence, including incarceration.
There has been much speculation about the logistics of Trump potentially being jailed and how it would affect his 24/7 protection from the Secret Service as a former President of the United States.
TRUMP IN COURT
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As we previously mentioned, the Secret Service has stated that they are fully prepared to accompany DT to prison if necessary. Initially, this may have seemed like a remote possibility, but it now appears to be a very real outcome if Trump fails to keep quiet. Given his past behavior, it is highly likely that he will continue to make noise.
Most of the violations of the gag order that Trump was penalized for today are a result of his complaints on Truth Social. These grievances are often captured in screenshots and shared on X and other platforms. The judge has instructed Trump and his team to promptly remove the offending posts.
He has labeled the gag order as unconstitutional and, true to his style, he has referred to the trial as a witch hunt. Trump has also personally criticized the judge, insinuating that he is corrupt.
TRUMP LIVING LARGE
The judge who received criticism from President Trump has responded and vows to take further action if the President continues to make disparaging remarks.
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