NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump has taken to his platform, Truth Social, to express his discontent with recent legal proceedings involving him. Trump’s post came in response to a request by special prosecutor Jack Smith for a gag order, which was directed to Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida. This gag order aims to limit Trump’s public comments regarding his ongoing legal issues.
In his post, Trump labeled Jack Smith as “deranged” and criticized the move as an attempt to silence his commentary on what he views as prosecutorial misconduct. He referred to the raid of his Mar-a-Lago residence as “Illegal, Unconstitutional, and Unwarranted.” Trump also attacked the integrity of the judiciary, particularly pointing out actions by Judge Juan Merchan in New York City, whom he accused of being biased and under political influence.
Trump further elaborated on what he perceives as judicial and prosecutorial errors in his legal battles, including what he describes as “FAKE” options given to the jury by Judge Merchan. He criticized the handling of his legal expenses, framing it as a straightforward transaction that has been misconstrued by the prosecution under District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who he claims is backed by George Soros.
The former president’s statement ended with a broad condemnation of his legal challenges as a “Democrat Persecutor controlled” effort aimed at interfering with elections, encapsulating his message with his campaign slogan “MAGA2024.”
This ongoing narrative on Truth Social underscores Trump’s strategy of direct engagement with his followers, using the platform to bypass traditional media channels and frame his legal confrontations as politically motivated attacks.