During a pre-taped interview with a local Philadelphia news station, former President Donald Trump attacked key witness Michael Cohen in his hush-money trial, defying a court gag order. Judge Juan Merchan rebuked Trump’s lawyers for failing to defend against multiple violations of the order, highlighting that Trump has breached it at least ten times through social media and campaign website statements. Prosecutors are seeking a $1,000 fine per violation. Trump labeled Cohen as a ‘convicted liar’ with no credibility, stating that his former lawyer’s legal troubles stemmed from personal matters. Cohen is set to testify about his role in a $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to suppress her alleged affair with Trump.