'Threatening the president is a crime': Weissmann on why Trump may have violated his bail conditions

Andrew Weissmann joins Katie Phang to discuss Donald Trump's attacks on Judge Merchan's daughter, the judge presiding over Trump's criminal hush money trial. Weissmann and Phang also discuss whether these attacks violate Trump's gag order.
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#Trump #HushMoney #Courts

[@DashRiprock513]

He's a threat to all of us.... this madness needs to stop.

[@sandyd3686]

He's a THREAT to the 🌎 🔐 ⚖️ 🩵💙🩵💙🩵🎉

[@mauriciohalo2081]

Times a 1000, there is no way he didn’t give the United States information to Russia!! if you wanna call me an extreme Democrat go for it!! The guy has his own money in China. He pays more for taxes. In China.!! All information in NBC so I’m not a complete lunatic.!! I do not understand how it’s even possible the thought thought to be thought to have votes to be president again!! Did we not all see what he did and is doing??

[@jodestella2746]

Judges and prosecutors need to treat trump as a citizen not a king. What is wrong with these judges setting for all of us that we all have a stay out of jail card.

[@jodestella2746]

@@barbarasmith217he is setting new ways to stay out of jail for all criminals in our society.

[@Jboy1233n]

Yes stop it. Vote Biden.

[@LaLibertéEclairantLeMonde]

The question is: why Trump is not in jail.

[@Cj-mj4xg]

No actual crimes. Just the media narrative.

[@hammill444]

You know why

[@user-yo3vt7ft1p]

Hear, hear!

[@bobbyvalentino9946]

He's got the whyte privilege card.!!

[@HawkThis]

Rich !! ... hmm but I think Biden has more money now .....

[@leonardmecca8169]

Does something horrible have to happen before anyone does something??? Why are they so reluctant to do anything??

[@the_beat_thief]

The 'justice' system still wouldn't do anything.

[@happylistener4628]

Because the system is rotten to its core. Insurrectionist, treasonous traitor entity tRump’s clown show is proving this.

[@debbie4503]

Something horrible has already happened. 4 years of it being a President and January 6th. Oh and the SA. I refuse to refer to that orange blob as a human.

[@ladavis1959]

Yes, because when Trump unravels and the truth comes out, it’s going to be so big it will engulf and expose a mountain of corruption so deep it threatens the whole financial system.

[@ticotube2501]

The horrible thing already has happened.

[@FM-jo1jh]

It's disgusting how much they're letting this pos get away with!!

[@dannyspitzer1267]

💯

[@treedoctor2745]

they would have charged the common working American with terrorism and inciting a riot

[@ec3499]

Are you really that stupid or just ignorant?

[@ec3499]

@@forreststump11 why does MSNBC keep deleting any opposing view? Does that sound like the party of democracy?

[@ec3499]

@@forreststump11 and they deleted my comment again? How is that the party of democracy?

[@bepriceless]

Toothless, spineless justice system. Treat him like a regular citizen, which is what he is. We are sick of this!

[@kelperdude]

I'll get you a tissue.

[@Joe-ey7cu]

​@@kelperdudetraitor to your country.

[@kelperdude]

@@Joe-ey7cu - that's joe.

[@nhatvu8800]

@@kelperdude save those tissue for yourself, you'll likely need it in November. Maybe you'll need it even sooner than that.

[@MothGirl007]

@@kelperdude 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@MimiX9OhMy]

Anyone else, EVERYONE ELSE would be in jail. This is absolutely insanity! He is holding this entire country hostage! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

[@Mr.P1983]

I see no hostages 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@paulamichellesmith]

Absolutely he is this is what these fools don’t understand were all going down

[@theresabeard5733]

He is laughing at the Justice system.He can threaten whoever he wants and get away with it.

[@kelperdude]

you are losing it. LOLOL

[@bluedog9935]

@@Mr.P1983 It’s kind of a metaphor. Hyperbolic perhaps, but they’ve got a great point. It is insanity that he’s allowed to potentially provoke one of his most abnormal followers into doing his bidding. Like you maybe…

[@karenk469]

He's getting away with making a mockery of our courts and justice system. Time to hold him accountable, if gags don't work, put him in jail.

[@user-gq2px3hr4u]

Why is he not in JAIL We need to know why

[@chrisdonovan8795]

The answer is cowardice.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

Because those in charge of the system are voting for him.

[@user-gq2px3hr4u]

@@dennismclaurin1487 I get it not fair we Would be in jail.

[@user-zu1uz8qm1o]

Because man your business🤫🤫🫢

[@ReisterJP]

The United States doesn't put popular political candidates in prison this is not Ukraine.

[@Brutally-Honest]

And yet this clear and present danger, Mr. trump walks free. It is sickening.

[@user-yo3vt7ft1p]

Agreed.

[@tonycollazorappo]

Right! I know! all this blah blah is not going to put frump in jail. What is the justice system waiting for?!

You got that right

[@MrDevintcoleman]

Literally one of the most existentially dangerous people in the country to a good portion of our population (I mean… at least half just taking women into account) is being treated with these kid gloves?! The people with the power to do the right thing, but aren’t, must be genuinely scared. And we should be, too.

[@jeffmcgowan132]

danger..lol..yes he walks free.. the dems dont have a crime.. and their pin a crime is not working

[@twrourke6557]

Put this guy in jail already.

[@leonblack2651]

No

[@arbor-sq4jk]

how about no scott ok?

[@mile_high_topher]

Anyone else would have been in jail since January 21st 2021 until today.

[@tbone1212]

Right behind Joe Biden and his perverted family…

[@chrisward4576]

They need to indict him again

[@indyvisible624]

Why are we citizens subject to the law of the land but this thing is not, this is getting sickening to watch.

[@jdmarti100]

So don't watch 😁

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

This "Thing" could also be called "horrible organism".

[@indyvisible624]

@@jacksimpson-rogers1069 I think it’s a red flag that almost any derogatory word works as an accurate description

[@cantyouseeit7341]

What’s really sickening is watching you people literally melt down because nothing you throw at him sticks. If you invested half the energy you spend on hating him and trying to sink him on rectifying the moral and ethical damage you’ve done the last 4 years, this country might survive this presidency. Facts don’t care about your feelings!

[@happylistener4628]

This clown show proves, the system is rotten to its core.

[@Norwegian733]

He has never really had anybody to punish him. He got away with everything his whole life. Even the military. He`s a coward.

[@MichaelThorpeNJ]

He's a Coward on his Best Day. He savaged John McCain said he was No Hero. Discredited the sacrice of Capt. Khan by attacking his Gold Star parents. There is no bottom. The real threat comes from those that supports him. You know the folk that would still vote Trump even if he shoots someone.

[@CrissyBellon]

Word 👍🏽

[@j.sumner6999]

He will debate Joe but Joe won't debate him. Who is the coward here. I am ex-military and Donald Trump is not is a coward. I bet you would not have stood up to political prosecution as he has done.

[@daveshriner8103]

Glad you are now exmilitary. Would hate to think that anybody as blindly stupid as you seem to proudly be would be wearing our country's uniform.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

He's insane, pple.

[@joesbeard]

whatever. he does whatever he wants. nobody has the balls to jail this human waste.

[@david4096]

He,s special.

[@monalisa542]

And he knows it!

[@vallejano54]

Absolutely right. Judges, justices, prosecutors either are maga collaborators or, cow/ards.

[@tonycollazorappo]

Agreed! to much blah blah and wrist slapping for frump! What's up with that?! Democracy might be lost.

[@bone-snypa]

🤣🤣🤣u biden lovers r the most radio humans that ever lived

[@wanderer3004]

Why is there no judge that will actually follow through with holding him accountable for his actions? Throw him in jail.

[@arleneroberts3044]

I agree with yu; and I read an article that said" good lawyers know the law, but better lawyers know the judge:. In trumps cases, I believe this to be true.

[@philipmaxwell669]

Trump appears to know a lot more about the way things work, and can be made to work than the general population comprehends

[@JamesNames-yo3ou]

Because America has become a sort of 1984-style controlled country? I dunno..it's the only thing that makes it make sense to me.

[@kcbowman4042]

You've never had death threats, have you? I and my coworkers did. You armchair whiners need to stop dissing the judges who are trying to get the cases through so they can't be overruled.

[@skykingimagery899]

Precisely. And why no one asks is there not one judge that will actually enforce these gag orders. None are serious

[@markharger9473]

For Gods sake! Put this bully in jail.

[@AnaterZ]

Elder Abuse. Yeah he needs to be out of office but Biden is too old for jail.

[@ReisterJP]

Are you begging your dictator to jail a politician?

[@DustinRacy20]

Lol in jail for what ? Make trump Nelson Mandela .. put judge in jail as he makes money on cases breaking his oath thats a real law not political attacks bc trumps gaining support.. put him in jail keep him safe would cost billions and would help his case in peoples eyes government attacking the people

[@filispirit]

These hearings need to be seen by everyone. Let's open this up and film it so the world may see.

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

Those who have seen him for the nastiness he is don’t need to see it. Those who refuse to see him for the nastiness he is will claim ‘fake news.’

[@AnaterZ]

As a republican who is going to vote for Trump, I agree. Transparency for both parties is important.

[@Mike-ns1ho]

Trump 2024!!!

[@edgemonsiteworksllc3369]

@@Mike-ns1ho weak minded maga

[@Quaker-tc8ue]

Yes! 20-24 years in prison!@@Mike-ns1ho

[@charlesmyers8150]

Trump is an ignorant bully. You see Melania, Ivanka and Kushner are staying way clear of Trump's insane life blowing up in his face. He has done everything he has been accused of and needs to be held accountable. The Republican party should also be held accountable for supporting Trump.

[@suzannetapper4718]

Absolutely

[@suzannetapper4718]

​@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly you have to be a bot

[@JackFlaps]

the republican party no longer exists

[@spartandodge6034]

@@jeanetteschulthe1andOnlyYou are wrong now.

[@msmerc86]

If the extended family won't commit Dumpy, could Mary Trump get him locked up? She's a professional psychologist or psychiatrist.

[@TheAquabears]

He's violated his bail conditions multiple times. When is somebody going to hold him accountable? If anyone needed a living example of our two-tier justice system, this one is glaring. He's been allowed to get away with things that would get anyone else locked up instantly.

[@sndspderbytes]

He has a nuclear weapon of a dead man 's switch. Somethig happens to Trump and thousands of corrupt people will be exposed. Lawyers will mail the info to every news outlet it would stop the justice system dead in its tracks. He has Epstien tapes of important people. No way can they actually do anything to him.

[@selftaopath]

TTJS suits the suits NOT the boots.

[@Reaper-cm4jr]

So do what you are telling me is that if anyone else lied on a Federal Form 4473 they would still be walking the streets years later having served not one day in jail?

[@shamanbeartwo3819]

We have a three tier system - one for the poor, one for the rich, and one for Trump.

[@rickarnold6704]

Hallelujah!

[@donnahardy7343]

Yes it is, our government needs to act.

[@ghiggs5096]

None of it matters! As Glenn Kirshner has said he should have been in pretrial detention already, but they aren't going to do it.

[@niclewis9610]

Ask the Capitol Police who were defending Democracy what the effects are of Trump inciting violence.

[@barbarasmith217]

Old prove rats hoax.

[@sandyd3686]

Exactly 💯 TRUTH MATTERS 👏 👏 👍 🩵💙🩵💙🎉

[@dorianshadesofgray]

“March peacefully and patriotically “ is inciting what exactly?

[@ARichardP]

@@dorianshadesofgrayYou are cherry picking what he said that day and days leading up to J6, and after it. You know it.

[@robmaynard5524]

​@@dorianshadesofgraythere was nothing peaceful and patriotic about it. The whole world saw what unfolded pathetic Trump minions

[@richardthomas1743]

Lock up criminal Trump.

[@ow3wells]

Trump is so afraid of prison that he is attacking everyone who can hold him accountable.

[@ButtSmellingTrump]

ABSOLUTELY!! FDT AND FMAGA

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

Trump Harkonnen can get away with crimes, sadly 😥😥

[@ow3wells]

@@ButtSmellingTrump They’re afraid because they know their days are numbered.

[@deborahboggs6040]

they wont and havent in years now

[@shellimendoza7332]

Wake up AG GARLAND & DOJ..... ARESST HIM NOW

[@lulugoulart5014]

I am exhausted to see the judges being such cowards related to this criminal violations!

[@leagarner3675]

The judge isn't letting Trump control him. If we had all ignored the mango maniac we wouldn't be in this place now.

[@jannelson8029]

These judges are in fear for their families lives, they KNOW what he has and can do and still not be punished People please do not be deceived

[@brrtool]

@@jannelson8029bullshit

[@jannelson8029]

@@brrtool seriously? Do research, have the internet in your hand, so easy ...find truth

[@brrtool]

I have​@@jannelson8029

[@edboulter1705]

As a Canadian who has been watching with interest from up North, we're all dying to know: Why is Trump not in jail?!?!?! What is everyone afraid of? Everyone is watching the US, and it's not looking good, at all.... What does Trump have to do, to get actually get sent to jail? it's becoming laughable

[@oscarlavista7677]

Do you really think us normal citizens have any control except our 1 vote ? Canada is having their fare share of problems with their elected officials too.

[@susanyeadon6657]

Nova Scotia here. I’ve been transfixed on this situation for years welcome to the Watch

[@user-wc4rd7uh3f]

Because the FBI,CIA are watching pockets of small Cult armies as we speak just waiting for an excuse to use violence. So if they do something strong to reprimand the Cult leader it's going to get ugly for a min.. So the powers that be are trying desperately to avoid that. You see these people on tiktok and everywhere else.They are brainwashed nutjobs..

[@Christie_Love]

We are asking the same thing here in America. He would probably have to shoot someone at this point..but he still wouldn't lose his supporters. It's a bonafide cult.

[@SMtWalkerS]

Many of us in the US are SO frustrated by this! He needs to be jailed!

[@hollyweir7537]

Trump should be in prison.

[@johntillotson4254]

Agreed

[@DiaperDonForPrison]

For LIFE!

[@Gary-xm1gy]

And throw away the prison key to his cell

[@joanfrellburg4901]

As an adult.

[@ButtSmellingTrump]

IMMEDIATELY

[@chrisloukes424]

Isn't about time that this loudmouth was locked up?

[@DustinRacy20]

First there must be a reason then a trail issues is its a political thing second if he was lock up they cant lock doors they have to clear jail house they have to have anti air defense on jail house .. and if jailed u make Trump in world eyes as Nelson Mandela That would immortal his speech his policy gis actions in ever way . So day they got a case they could try issues are who would believe the court was justice after Russia Russia rap Russia spy nuke doc so on who or what % of world would agree or believe? So if u have low believe u be a target it trigger civil wars now and later .. as are justice system couldn't over come their failers .. we are not a 3 rd world country we are the world power with laws and rules

[@cleza2]

It should be illegal for photos of a jury to be taken!

[@karenmorelli258]

It's for his Cronies & upheaval if Trump go to prison!

[@Maribeth1379]

VOTE BLUE to save our democracy. Be a TRUE PATRIOT! 💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AnthonyKing0811]

Blue wave 🌊

[@TrumpAMania]

Vote Blue you can be miserable too.

[@markmcloughlin2751]

@@TrumpAManiasaid the sad redhat🤡

[@richwc1]

Save democracy? Quit voting for either of the 2 parties that only care about making themselves richer.

[@tmorris9330]

♥️

[@victorvelarde4409]

Lock him up. Thanks for report.💯💯

[@stevec1972ad]

American judicial system is spineless for not holding him accountable

[@j.sumner6999]

You would be right at home in Venezuela.

[@dianaevans6725]

MAY have violated his bail bond?? He threatened the president!! Put him in jail!!

[@CarlGerhardt1]

Imagine if he allowed a massive invasion of America by millions of illegals!

[@jac2479]

If this was anyone else they would be locked up. The judge should do his job

[@Mike-ns1ho]

Like chuck Schumer?

[@KingNothing2x4]

@@Mike-ns1ho .....how dare you !!!!!

[@rickarnold6704]

​@@Mike-ns1hoNo, like your orange jesus cult boy!

[@sheritacotten5293]

so many well said comments dumb lawyers will say this is free speech it is not free speech to threaten anyone

[@joshhoward1289]

Like Kathy?

[@kuruptzZz]

The judge's daughter needs to sue him for defamation. Easy $50 million

[@user-fc6im1fj8f]

Loss of money is the only thing he will recognize! But as we've seen, it won't matter because the criminal mind set is the only mind set he functions with, all he knows!!!

[@sharonprice4083]

or more money then that, take him for broke.

[@kelperdude]

He is right, though.

[@TheAndy0455]

Well, stand in line!!

[@fjalics]

I think the judge needs to protect the judicial process.

[@dianemcdonnell1055]

Not holding Trump accountable is a disgrace with our laws.

[@AnaterZ]

Look at this watch go back and forth and watch closely haha

[@edward1591]

Watching as a Brit - can't believe this is what's happening in the US.

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

I'm an ex-Brit, in part because Britain chose to be a _nuclear power_ I think it only makes Britain a target. But as an American citizen since just after the abandonment of backing the wrong side (or either one) in Vietnam, I'm very sad that even a few million of my fellow-Americans can be so stupid.

[@PKing-px5dg]

Revoke his bond! He can exercise his 1st amendment right from a cell. Putting a target on the United States President is a crime. Period!

[@springerworks002]

It really isn't if we still have a first amendment.

[@kelperdude]

He didn't do that, though.

[@alexhamilton4985]

@PKing-px5dg You should study law first before making silly comments.

[@markskrusher]

not for him its not

[@leagarner3675]

​@@springerworks002You're not that dumb.

[@juan-carlosfrancois8498]

Here's a crazy idea, revoke Donald Trump's bail and detain him pending trial, see how much of a difference that will make!

[@sedg03]

Heres an idea... some real stupid ppl might hurt a judge's kid over that. We cannot allow that happen. Period.

[@batsshadow]

@@sedg03 Trump can get away with everything because random others will break the law on his behalf?

[@carmelbarnes391]

@@sedg03anyone stupid enough to try that right now will prove the point of Trump’s “call and response” and land their own leader in jail! SMH

[@B_Bodziak]

Didn't the FBI hold Kathy Griffith accountable for posting something similar about Trump?

[@neilgodwin6531]

​​​@@sedg03Back in the 70's and 80's, judges and their families were threatened and MPs murdered by the IRA. The Earl Mountbatten of Burma, much loved great uncle of King Charles, was blown up in his boat, along with a 13 year old relative. Pubs were bombed, and a hotel in which the Government were staying during the Party Conference. A presenter of a popular children's TV show, and co compiler of the Guinness Book of Records was shot dead on his own doorstep. We stood up to the terrorists as we stood up to Hitler's Blitz. You think US justice should run and hide under a table because an Orange skinned maniac makes threats. Our Royal Family are ALWAYS under threat. Victoria was the target of an assassin before Lincoln was shot. She didn't cower.

[@Mr22thou]

I keep hearing that the penalties for violating the gag orders be that he be confined to jail. And no one seems to have what it takes to follow through. So frustrating, and frightening. Could the penalties for violating gag orders not be monetary fines? That seems to work when they are high enough.

[@DutchStar]

Gag orders are unconstitutional

[@AfroSamurai215]

Smh... and yet he still walks free....🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BigJ11617]

Lock him up!!😡

[@flufwix]

Why is this criminal still roaming around the country?

[@c.h.5510]

Hitler was jailed after his first Coup attempt. It's sad, we have traitors everywhere in government....

[@DeniseYanez-mi9eb]

That is great question, sure wish there was an answer.

[@herballycorrect]

Even after weaponizing the federal government and attacking him with the FBI, the DOJ, crooked judges, crooked prosecutors, and the liberal media Trump is still beating the bark off of Biden in every poll. That's how badly Biden sucks! FJB - Trump 2024

[@vernonbowling5136]

Because Dominion cheated him into office 😒

[@user-kk6sj9pi4b]

Because he's not a criminal

[@winmachielse1233]

Get this threat jailed now. Then throw the keys away to let him rot behind bars.

[@j.sumner6999]

Thank you, Comrade Gromyko.

[@mrfixit0067]

How can our justice system stand by and allow Trump to place judge and family on hiS personal "HIT LIST". This man should be doing time!!!

[@j.sumner6999]

Another enemy of the US Constitution heard from.

[@POLITICALLYRICH]

It’s time our government and law enforcement agencies do something about this person, this would not be allowed if it were any other citizen!

[@georgeg6549]

If trump did this in Russia,china and north Korea he would be in prison or dead

[@doomedbringer]

Yes but he’s rich. The US is ruled by the rich and they play by different rules because everything else, like rule of law, is a lie that only applies to non millionaires and above

[@FourDollaRacing]

Donald Trump is an inmate... not a citizen.

[@sedg03]

What if he dies in jail? You ready to pay the price if that came to pass?

[@doomedbringer]

@@sedg03 i am not one to wish such things... BUT i wouldn't exactly care if that were to happen

[@SMF314]

And threatening witnesses, officers of the Court, and their families is NOT a crime? Trump should be remanded to custody before someone loses their life because of his irresponsibility.

[@PLS.54]

His Hate Crimes. @SMF314

[@cantyouseeit7341]

OMG I just bet you a million, no billion Biden dollars you heard all that scary stuff on MSN c right? Facts don't care about your feelings , but you do need to have a real crime to get a real conviction!

[@j.sumner6999]

You actually have to threaten them. Just pointing out their corruption is not threatening them.

[@edadams230]

I've always been taught that, NO ONE is above the law!!

[@j.sumner6999]

Never heard of Hillary Clinton, I gather.

[@renatehall2429]

So ???? When are they going to take action???? There is no question !!!!!! Sick of this sh.... so sick of it !!!!!!

[@guyguruta778]

Wake up AMERICA

[@jeffrapp7278]

Amen, slow but sure.

[@allent208-kf4hv]

I absolutely agree! Vote Trump in 2024

[@sedg03]

Trumo has what it is needed now to heal our country. Obviously as most can see? We're being torn asunder. Theres a bad rift w both sides on the edge. Trump can help our nation begin to heal. Biden has just not done this. Been a bit too busy making money w bribes, threatening foreign leaders, and just in general acting like a DEW empowered dictator. If history of Chile applies? Then next will be a fascist dictator like Newsom.

[@blauewaffel1469]

@@allent208-kf4hv ye bruh we need more tax cuts for the 1% and to get rid of SOCIALIST policies like retirement and social security for the elderly. If y'awwl ain't millionaires yer losers! furkin' Trurrrmp 2024 yeehaw

[@DustinRacy20]

​@@blauewaffel1469lol biden want take ssi next tax cuts help my family eat ! Jie makes world unsafe and price not worth it. . get a drive window food pay more get less and taste worries. Sounds like 7.8% on homes as courts stop obama biden harm to workers and world

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

He is truly a madman. Lock him up!!! ASAP.

[@kurtwicklund8901]

Your ASAP is in process. The AP iz frustrating but there we are.

[@kelperdude]

No reason to.

[@Mike-ns1ho]

For what?

[@KingNothing2x4]

@@Mike-ns1ho .......Asking Ukraine energy company why they paid Joe Bidens son 87k a month? No experience and cant speak the language....nothing to see here folks

[@johnhazell7912]

Not only a madman but a damned fool

[@KelleySL24]

Please just put his butt in jail for life !

[@donnamoore2895]

It's past time for the judge remand him to jail throughout the trial

[@helmulu4016]

Sad and fascinating to see the decline of the U.S.A. right in front of our eyes.... Even as an outsider I fear the consequences of all this nightmare.

[@svenskaliz]

How long is this going on?Lock Trump up before it is too late for America!💙💙💙 8:27

[@dubinatub1]

i feel this also.there is a lot of self serving people in places of power,and a great number of stubit people whobwould believe anything once it fits into there own very limited narrative

[@Handle2point0]

Remember how hurt they were over the Kathy Griffin photo? And she’s a comedian

[@itsmemailingyou4234]

Good for her and Democrats, good for everyone else too.

[@russellbyrne376]

Seems unbelievable now how they treated Kathy

[@carmelbarnes391]

And trump was “so concerned” for his family seeing that photo!!! The guy is truly devoid of any human capacity to empathise or understand 🤦‍♀️

[@sedg03]

​@@carmelbarnes391Carmel- that was his whole point. You cld see her being hurt? But not him or his fam... You just clinched his arguement.

[@user-tn3qf1gg1j]

trump and his worker's of Lawlessness lost their minds over that image, yet now it's his first amendment rights to commit stochastic terrorism themselves.

[@garygrant895]

Lock him up and stop all this.Smelly belongs in prison.

[@user-nv8vn4er9y]

When will we stop allowing our judicial system to be mocked? If we escalate the gag order to include threats to those related to judges we just may avoid an ugly example of Trump’s intent to intimidate! Remand him now!!!

[@j.sumner6999]

When we become a fascist dictatorship without freedom of speech. I know you must be counting the days.

[@user-ed5pv9mt5s]

The FBI and the Secret Service need to put him in custody.

[@guess2899]

trump and his band of terrorists goons are being g protected by the corrupt Supreme Court judges

[@Rennrogue]

or somewhere

[@publicuser2534]

Take his phone away and have a chaperone when he takes a 💩

[@honestdon1772]

@@publicuser2534 Bubba or Tiny preferably.

[@Mike-ns1ho]

Hahaha I love the democrat meltdown! (Incoming james)

[@irishplayerkc]

Yes the judge has a right to hold Don-the-Con in contempt but no judge in America has the balls to take him on.

[@treedoctor2745]

His conduct was set and should be held accountable the second he took the presidential oath

[@msmith53]

He has clearly violated the OATH! Jail HIM!

[@j.sumner6999]

Planning an insurrection for 2025?

[@j.sumner6999]

@@msmith53 I don't think you can be jailed for violating an oath. Otherwise, there would be some SCOTUS Justices in the hoosegow.

[@tomrn2038]

Forget jail time, the judge should order a mandatory psychiatric evaluation.

[@markpalavosvrahotes5575]

No. All you do is answer questions. And n jail there will be people who hate him I mean really REALLY hate him!

[@caryleonard10dougaroo74]

​@@markpalavosvrahotes5575You say that like it was a bad thing

[@ChildlessDogGay4Harris]

Too late for that. Lock him up for his crimes.

[@user-zu9dl7fs2p]

A psych hold is for a limited amount of time only. It would be better if he's imprisoned first & is then referred for a psych & chemical health assessment (he uses Adderall & British antihistamine). I'm a psych nurse practitioner with 37 years experience.

[@LibertyStrength76]

I thought so myself! I’d love to know the Diagnosis!!!💜🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰

[@user-wz4hd8yl2b]

Why do they let him violate the law,over and over and over again? When will there be true justice? Justice is supposed to be for all. This guy is a criminal in EVERY sense of the word.

[@76ersALLDAY]

Because it's all a show. No different than a circus or reality TV show. And you idiots fall for it. You glue yourselves to the TV, phone, tablets etc..... all obsessing over someone you've never met and has no impact on your life whatsoever. 😅

[@stevestoll3124]

It called a conviction.

[@ileneplantone3817]

Only because he's a candidate. I can't believe that it has anything to do with money which he doesn't have anymore anyway. I'm so very disappointed that Leticia James didn't take his precious properties. I was really looking forward to that also was she.

[@76ersALLDAY]

@@ileneplantone3817 you people are absolute lunatics.

[@stevestoll3124]

@@ileneplantone3817 no it's not, we all have those right. You just have to pay for your legal representation to run those avenues out fully.

[@tranqluan]

And yet there are still people who want to entrust the guy with the nuclear codes really amazes me!

[@susanford2388]

It amazed me in 2016. He was evidently an empty vessel even then. A man of few brain cells or ability to learn anything new

[@birgeredvardsson3542]

Is somebody going to do something to stop that ?

[@markskrusher]

nope

[@karld001]

It's times for the DOJ and judiciary grow some balls and start to hold this 91 time indicted criminal to the same standard that other criminally indicted people are held to.

[@KingNothing2x4]

you mean a fair trial? in New York? Quote for NY ATTORNEY GENERAL: I will spend every day filing charges against DJT....meanwhile, NY is no more fun to visit

[@chrisatx6303]

Don’t hold your breath on it….

[@jalapeno6847]

Grow some balls, this has and continues to fall on Meek Garland's lap, so don't hold your breath.

[@kelperdude]

political persecution.

[@paneko1]

@@KingNothing2x4 You joined YT 3 months ago.. and look at you! NY is not fun to visit bc notorious criminal is hold accountable? Looks like Russian troll factories are running out of geniuses..

[@jaybee9024]

Our justice system needs to grow a pair. Seriously. Any other person who is a defendant in multiple criminal and civil trials and is currently out on bail would be sitting in a cell by now. The judicial system has every right to crack down on this type of behavior and needs to do so.

[@user-lb2zy2ig7x]

Please stop commenting because you sound ridiculous. Not a single one of his charges calls for a no bond hold so when you're sitting here saying you want to incarcerate people and not give them their freedoms makes you sound very ignorant and hypocritical. In other words you Democrats keep saying to silence and incarcerate your opponents unjust and unlawfully and you clowns don't even know that's what you're saying😂😂😂😂

[@rachelehosten1323]

I think the laws are intended for black people, other POC’s and poorer whites. Trump has no laws to follow, it’s evident to everyone.

[@kerivastine2376]

He keeps getting away with this crap. Until he is punished, he will continue to get worse!! He needs to be LOCKED UP!

[@cathyrankin7522]

Contempt of court. Put his stinking butt in jail w solitary confinement & no bail.

[@robertteap8052]

LONG LIVE TRUMP..... what I mean is that I hope he has a long uncomfortable life behind bars

[@donnavorce8856]

The alternative would certainly make life easier for everyone at this point.

[@michellequevillon8337]

As long as we don't ear from him. I am so tired of him.

[@Starr6669]

Why should we have to keep paying for him ?

[@wandaway1961]

I think Trump has cost us too much already. Unfortunately, Trump is a self inflicted wound.

[@TJB1510]

YOU SO FUNNY.

[@Avi_Z.]

This has to stop. He needs to be locked up now. This is beyond nuts.

[@jimperkins6073]

You get what you voted for.

[@sedg03]

Avi? So you know better than our judges? That's enuff to get you locked up.

[@bythesea760]

It is beyond nuts. Beyond explanation. Ppl trying not to step on anyone’s toes won’t defend democracy or the rule of law.

[@chrisatx6303]

Don’t hold your breath …

[@KenneJ-bu7rr]

Exactly and Jeffrey's old jail cell at Rikers Island is waiting for the whining orange Karen and his bunk buddies Mikey and Stevie.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

Our judiciary is just pathetic. Anyone else would have been thrown in jail a long time ago.

[@j.sumner6999]

Our judiciary is not the lynch mob you wish it were? How disappointing for you.

[@Laura-bi5dc]

We will look back years later and wonder how we let all the craziness occur!!!

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

That's if the USA survives the catastrophe of 2016.

[@MF-Creations]

Aside from Trump, I'm hoping that whoever put that image on their truck will be getting a little visit from the Secret Service soon.

[@CynthiaStephens-cm3ws]

Why is all of this circus allowed

[@ColdSid]

Because the justice system has agreed that throwing Trump in jail and treating him like the criminal he is is “embarrassing to the nation” SMH

[@theresa6465]

@@ColdSid Trump is the largest embarrassment to the United States of America. Second largest embarrassment is the failure of our judicial system to restrict and contain him.

[@maxxinethewoopitcher]

Privilege of a “wealthy”, yte supremacist male 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@shawnwales696]

Because we have a long history of ignoring the potential criminal acts of highly placed people, especially the President. Nobody prosecuted Nixon (Watergate) or Reagan (Iran/Contra) H.W. Bush (falsely presenting a case for invading Iraq and unseating Saddam Hussein who, though a bad man, had nothing to do with 9/11). We've never prosecuted this behavior and the result was that Trump, an obvious narcissist, felt emboldened to do what he did on January 6th. Nixon should have been indicted and tried, if that precedent had been in place, I doubt Trump would have dared to instigate an insurrection if there was a chance he'd go to prison for it.

[@s.z.6200]

Dump is a criminal. Stop treating him like a president and treat him like the life long criminal he is.

[@anthonylorenzo214]

They've made the gag order a joke.They'll never be able to impose another gag order on anybody ever again

[@blauewaffel1469]

The only time Trump has ever gagged is when Putin took him behind closed doors for a private 'meeting' in Helsinki 🥵

[@ianblunt2641]

Nowhere else in the world would anything like this have happened! Only in America!

[@kathiwilson1169]

Then stop talking about it and put him in jail! This is unacceptable.

[@suziecue3027]

I just said that too..

[@stoopidpursun8140]

"Lock him up!" / 🤡

[@kelperdude]

no reason to.

[@Mike-ns1ho]

Hahaha I love the democrat meltdown!!! 😅😅😅😅 Trump 2024

[@JRish22]

@@Mike-ns1ho hahaha, you are so hilarious buddy

[@firecrackertpo]

What good is a gag order when there’s NO CONSEQUENCES for breaking it?? This is so pathetic it’s INSANE

[@romanklis6407]

Law is sick in USA

[@thegoatudontknow]

gag orders are unconistuional

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

donald trump has his 1st amendment rights

[@kelperdude]

he didn't break it.

[@peterfromgw4615]

@@user-ut8ls7qp1jmate, like Herr Trumpt, you are a fool. You could even be a Russli troll…..

[@dr.denniskeenan6584]

Katie nailed it. 100%

[@zapfilms]

Unacceptable that he is not remanded. Garland is remiss. Action please to protect our judges and their families.

[@joycedavis9996]

as well as the rest of us. i am very concerned about the blood bath comment he made if he is not re-elected.

[@Mr.P1983]

@@joycedavis9996he was talking about the auto industry buddy. Stop being a sheep led to slaughter. At least listen for yourself.

[@Mr.P1983]

Protect them from what and who?

[@sedg03]

Well under that proviso? We wld all end up jailed and/or dead... to keep the Bad judges n pols "safe".

[@bluedog9935]

I’m sorry, it’s Merrick’s nap time. He can’t be bothered. Why didn’t Biden just nominate Stephen Miller for AG. I had hope that Garland would do his job, but he turned out to be George McFly.

[@cindymolesky3492]

What else does he have to do to PROVE that NO ONE will hold him accountable?

[@cbrashsorensen]

Let's see....I believe trump mentioned being able to do something something on 5th Avenue and getting away with it.

[@FromtheKing1]

@@cbrashsorensen , shooting someone. It was shooting someone. We're talking about a guy who once suggested shooting peaceful protestors in the legs.

[@leonblack2651]

No

[@marywallace4086]

​@@cbrashsorensenit was Times Square but I get your drift and he did say that

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Consequences are for the commoners. Not the ruling class. Get serious.

[@agustinhernandez6504]

We all know, it's a crime,,!!!!!!!,, what we don't know is who are these scotus & DOJ, 🐽👈.

[@user-xd4bc4ls8i]

Prayers of protection for her safety. However, should anything happened to her he will now have another new criminal trial to deal with. Paris to offer love healing and peace

[@tristramstout8988]

Any threat of violence is a crime.

[@floggednflankednfl.3277]

I'd be on that jury in an instant.

[@birdsndog5819]

Enough. Unacceptable. Do something.

[@katherinecamargo8210]

Just lock him up, please.

[@Walt1119]

WE the American people want justice NOW, PUT THIS PERSON IN PRISON!!!!!!!!!!

[@xelamercedes]

The damage being done to the country as we observe non-stop bad behavior with no punishment is inestimable. Why why why why is no one willing or able to make this stop?

[@sedg03]

Because our system if criminalmjustice is based upon it being better that one guilty man gies free? Than an innocent man is locked up. Trump is still walking in the land of the free and the brave. For you to preach against our system? Is akin to you preaching for NAZISM to rule this land. God forbid.

Any other citizen, if they were acting in this way, completely ignoring a judge’s order against posting threats and inciting violence, would be arrested and held in jail until his trial date.

[@robbiedemoss3224]

Only the judge can put him in jail he is in charge of the case now.

[@anjaoldnettle2841]

In ANY other country, this also would have him handcuffed immediately. I think the problem is, he already has a step in the government which is also illegal.

[@user-bn4nc9fc8r]

yes about this segment good to know it's a crime is it not...

[@EmilyTienne]

There are no coincidences, and there are no consequences either. This, too, shall go unpunished.

[@1928g1]

People keep talking about his transgressions, but that is all it is. The courts must feel he is above the law as they continue to ignore what he is doing. You are all correct, he should be in jail!

[@tubruton]

What Trump had done to Kathy Griffin should be done to Trump now.

[@angelamoordigian-to8gy]

You’re 100% correct!!💙💙💙

[@goodlookingman4489]

Kathy Griffin did that to herself

[@ileanidgalkovskiy4853]

I was just about to post exactly the same 👍

[@deanromanado5850]

​@@goodlookingman4489 And Trump did this himself, so like others, he should be held to the same standard that Kathy has.

[@ttomgast1769]

​@goodlookingman4489 So has Trump !!

[@f.miller9522]

He is testing the waters. He and his cohorts need to know how far they can go. And how far we will let them go.

[@paneko1]

Absolutely, and it’s obvious it doesn’t look for a long time as a ‘normal’ democratic principles in play here. More than 30 psychiatrists signed that he’s a sick individual who is not fit to the role he was recruited by the powerful machine behind him..

[@victorianmelody46]

You want to see how far they want to go? PEOPLE NEED TO LOOK UP "PROJECT 25." They have a plan to make Trump a dictator. Learning about The Heritage Foundation, The Family Research Council, and how they’ve been working together for so long for this exact goal is scary. Project 25 (officially the Presidential Transition Project) is a collection of policy proposals to reshape the executive branch of the U.S. federal government by giving Trump absolute power upon inauguration.

[@ct5625]

He's been testing the waters all along, and judges keep showing how stupid they are. This is not going to stop until he is imprisoned pending trial. I don't have any faith that any aspect of America's legal system is going to do anything.

[@user-ub8fn5ek5u]

Judges should reprimand trump’s lawyers if they overstep their boundaries on behalf of trump otherwise this circus will continue and trumpnut will always find lawyers to represent him but if they know of the consequences of going against the law they will not risk getting disbarred

[@michaelburns7281]

Put Trump in jail, until his trials!!

[@j.sumner6999]

But let career criminals out without bail. Typical Democrat.

[@Dstrbrdgrnd]

How come the Secret Service hasn’t arrested him😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@ButtSmellingTrump]

RIGHT!

[@aetch77]

They're a protection service. It's not their job to judge his actions.

[@theresa6465]

@@aetch77 The United States Secret Service also investigates threats to the president. I’m certain that the owner of the truck with the vile wrap is going to be getting a visit from the Secret Service and the FBI, if he hasn’t already. United States code title 18, section 871.

[@Kr0N05]

They are on his side - all the text messages between them on Jan 6 , 2021 somehow disappeared. And Merrick Garland doesn't appear to be interested.

[@susanyeadon6657]

Good question

[@gnashsang]

Anyone else’s head would be swimming due to just how fast they’d be locked up throughout the entirety of the court case

[@myleswelnetz6700]

So is threatening the judge’s daughter.

[@user-qt1if4uw5o]

Isn't the word terrorist ,bully, criminal, dictator, and , all around real bad guy!

[@theresajerger3335]

I’d be in jail if I did that. Why is he so special?

[@thedude925]

​@@WhyNot88- Why does it matter who is going after the legality of the things a person does? Dont break the law, its that simple. Something doesnt stop being illegal just because a person is being held under a mangifine glass in the sun.

[@sedg03]

​@@thedude925could *you withstand the magnifying glass? I hear that biden was planning on using all his new its agents to go after the ppl who threatened anyone in anyway on these sites. Word to the wise.

[@johntillotson4254]

He needs to go to jail

[@firstnamelastname9918]

No, he doesn't, but WE NEED him in jail!

[@sedg03]

Your opinion. And you dont count. Go get some therapy to deal w your lack of power.

[@j.sumner6999]

@@firstnamelastname9918 We need him in the oval office. Unlike Joe, he likes American workers not cheap labor for rich donors.

[@poorthing]

I think a month in jail is a good start