The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Makes FIRST FILING to NY Court Since GUILTY VERDICT
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Jun 5, 2024 The podcast dives into Donald Trump’s first legal filing post-guilty verdict, analyzing potential strategies and implications for his political future. There's a heated discussion on his team’s urgent motion to lift a gag order, weighing its consequences against his recent convictions and aggressive narrative. It also examines the complex legal scenarios surrounding First Amendment rights and convicted felons. Finally, it tackles how the Republican Party might shift in response to such legal challenges and the impact of social media changes on political messaging.
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Request to Lift Gag Order
- Trump's lawyers are urging Justice Mershon to lift the gag order restricting Trump's extrajudicial statements.
- They argue that the basis for the order, protecting the trial's integrity, no longer exists since the trial concluded.
Impact of Trump's Behavior on Sentencing
- Trump's attacks on the jury, prosecution, and witnesses demonstrate a lack of accountability and remorse.
- This behavior will likely influence Justice Mershon's sentencing decision on July 11th.
Trump's First Amendment Argument
- Trump's lawyer omits mentioning Trump's contempt charges and felony conviction in their letter.
- They argue that restrictions on Trump's statements violate his First Amendment rights, claiming he needs to campaign.