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Donald Trump is prepared to go to jail with gag order

  • Posted on May 7, 2024
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  • By Arijit Dutta
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Donald Trump audaciously declares his willingness to be jailed rather than comply with a gag order, fueling speculation about his political motives and galvanizing his base.

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Donald Trump has stated unequivocally that he will not obey the court order that gags his public pronounces. Trump’s step has resulted in a massive earthquake in political and legal fields, and the question is what he might have been thinking about when he came up with such a dangerous idea.

"You can put it this way; our Constitution is a much more valuable thing than the jail," Trump said during the recent press conference that was held in front of the courthouse. "And it does not even cross my mind.   I would do that every time. "

The gag order that was issued by Judge Juan Merchan in March was expected to prevent Trump from making any public comments about the witnesses, prosecutors, and the course of the criminal proceedings that were going on. But, in most of the cases, he defied the order which in turn led to the fines escalating and a judge’s warning him of possible imprisonment.

"Your repeated breaches of the system of justice and the law have endangered the order of justice and undermined the rule of law," Merchan said at the hearing. "It can be observed that a $1,000 fine is not a deterrence.   The court should also consider a jail sentence in the coming days. "

Even though legal issues are on the rise, Donald Trump's hardness is unchangeable, so his defiance is a part of his political strategy. He has assumed the role of a cause martyr for constitutional rights where he is bringing his supporters together and also fanning a fundraising frenzy, in which the judicial system is seen as unjust and biased.

"The liberal judge in New York just threatened to PUT ME IN JAIL," was a fundraising letter that was sent out by Trump's campaign, and it angered his supporters. The message was heard, and the coffers of his campaign received a boost, particularly the day when his mugshot was posted in Fulton County, Georgia.

According to political analysts, Trump's brinkmanship could very well be a part of his storytelling strategy, making him appear as the anti-establishment crusader and also assisting in the 2024 presidential election. "Go ahead and then the poll numbers will start going up," said Ryan Fournier, Students for Trump's Chair, with the supporters chanting their support for their beleaguered leader.

Also Read: Trump Appreciates The Actions Of The Police Against Columbia University Activists And Promises Strictness

The country awaits with bated breath as the courtroom showdown plays out: a clash between the judicial system and Trump's stubborn determination that will be remembered in future history books of American politics.

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