Judge Juan Merchan has expressed frustration with Donald Trump’s attorney’s defense against accusations of violating a gag order in the hush money criminal trial. Prosecutors have charged Trump with breaching the court order more than ten times, targeting witnesses Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels on his Truth Social platform and campaign website. The defense has failed to provide specific examples justifying Trump’s actions, according to the judge. Trump’s posts, which prosecutors believe are aimed at intimidating witnesses and jurors, have prompted renewed calls for contempt charges and fines. They have requested that the judge compel Trump to remove the offending posts, but have not yet asked for jail time.
