Former President Donald Trump criticized Justice Juan Merchan, who imposed a gag order on Trump during his business records trial, stating that he would proudly go to jail for the Constitution. Trump expressed his frustration with the order, which prohibited him from discussing various individuals related to the case.
In a statement outside the courtroom, Trump condemned the gag order, emphasizing his belief that it was unfair and unconstitutional. He displayed articles from legal experts and commentators who questioned the legality of the order. Despite facing multiple contempt citations from Merchan, Trump remained defiant, asserting that he was willing to face jail time for upholding the principles of the Constitution.
The former president argued that the case against him should have been brought years ago and criticized the authorities for pursuing it now. Despite the legal challenges he faced, Trump remained steadfast in his belief that he was being unfairly targeted.
