Former President Trump has been lashing out at Judge Juan Merchan and his daughter, Loren Merchan, ahead of his April 15 hush-money criminal trial. Trump suggested the judge was biased, targeting the families of perceived foes in legal battles. The judge issued a limited gag order, leading to a public response against Trump's attacks. Prosecutors accuse Trump of violating the gag order by attacking the judge's daughter on social media, sparking controversy and legal motions.
Manhattan prosecutors suggested Friday that Donald Trump violated a gag order in his hush-money criminal case this week by assailing the judge's daughter and making a false claim about her on social media. https://t.co/W15isL34vZ
"Donald Trump once again went scorched earth against the daughter of the judge overseeing his New York hush-money trial on Thursday, posting a fiery rant to Truth Social that called her out by name." https://t.co/rr3IiN5xCc
Trump did not post a photo of Judge Merchan’s daughter — he posted a link to a NY Post story and the link preview included a photo of the daughter. But it’s just not credible at this point to say that Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing.
Imagine if a judge donated to "Stop Democrats" then ruled on a case against Biden. The outrage would be deafening. But Judge Merchan gets a pass for funding the "resistance" while overseeing Trump's trial. Recusal is the right answer - and there’s no good argument for why that…
Dem clients of Loren Merchan, daughter of judge in Trump trial raised $90M off case https://t.co/RHPN7v8Jcx
NEW: Trump is now posting PHOTOS of Judge Juan Merchan's daughter on Truth Social. I'd say this has gone too far, but it had gone too far months ago. Someone needs to hold him in contempt. HE IS OUT ON BAIL. This is simply unacceptable and has been for a long time.
Note from Elie: Judge Merchan Is Admirable - But He Should Recuse Following my expose of Judge Merchan’s daughter, Even liberal media are now calling on Judge Merchan to recuse himself from President Trump’s trial. https://t.co/VN7KK2hh5p
Trump posts multiple photos of hush money judge's daughter amid gag order debate https://t.co/Skme6PQZLh
Dem clients of daughter of judge in Trump trial raised $90M off case https://t.co/xOLL91dcfY
Calls for Impeachment After Federal Judge Appears on CNN, Criticizes Trump https://t.co/nZYqpFxL7m
DA argues Donald Trump flouted gag order Reporting by @AP https://t.co/BQgmuBDYx7 #FlaPol
Trump has pleaded not guilty and has repeatedly attacked Judge Merchan and his daughter. https://t.co/FlqAaCbBF2
Donald Trump Criticizes Prosecutors and Judges to Provoke His Supporters to 'Attack' Them, Says Michael Cohen https://t.co/FlqAaCbBF2 Click the image for details:
‘His recent conduct is contumacious’: Manhattan DA and Trump defense trade sharply-worded letter motions in response to judge’s gag order in hush money case https://t.co/ehm2nwpsEX
Former prosecutor here: “Trump has handled” “seeking to exert control over witnesses” is short for witness tampering — a CRIME. Add his postings about a judge’s daughter and the image of a bound President and it’s clear: Trump needs an intervention before more people get hurt. https://t.co/ozbXIy5VOn
Bragg’s Office Says Trump Violated Gag Order with Social Media Post About Judge Merchan’s Daughter – Trump’s Lawyers Respond via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/j6o2UwKbtu
Judges must take action after Donald Trump's latest attacks: attorney https://t.co/DgDmymZi64 https://t.co/ul5rsoLy8Z
🚨REPORT: The daughter of the judge in Donald Trump's hush-money trial represents two significant Democratic clients who have raised at least $93 million in campaign donations Trump's lawyers may file a motion to ask Judge Merchan to step down from the trial starting April 15… https://t.co/G7HRvgb9e8
That Judge Juan Merchan’s decision to issue a gag order against Donald Trump was predictable doesn’t make it right. | @AndrewCMcCarthy https://t.co/zCsZZgdvnm
Dem clients of daughter of NY judge in Trump hush money trial raised $93M off the case https://t.co/T2haxQDCSk https://t.co/y2z1ei5KYc
Michael Cohen says Donald Trump has "goal" when attacking judges https://t.co/ltE17Tea6m https://t.co/VWidPLpj7D
Donald Trump threatened with new legal headache https://t.co/8XteWgKu4U https://t.co/r9rzWbfWd9
Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance said she thinks a gag order issued in former President Trump’s hush money will likely be expanded following Trump’s recent attacks on the New York judge and his daughter. https://t.co/ZqkRlo2hPK
🚨 CNN analyst @eliehonig: “Judge Merchan should recuse himself from the Trump case. It’s the right thing to do for the prosecution, for the defendant, and for the case itself.” https://t.co/Z3hISuA9jc
Trump’s New York gag order confusion swirls in warring court filings https://t.co/HIDNNkq8eo https://t.co/HIDNNkq8eo
Michael Cohen was ultimately isolated. Allen Weisselberg was kept close. Our dive on how Trump dealt with two key witnesses in cases he was facing, as well as prosecutors' fears of his attacks on other possible witnesses @benprotess @WRashbaum @jonathanvswan @alanfeuer me…
Former judge lays out "only way" to break Donald Trump predicament https://t.co/zCizJC5mIc https://t.co/UeX24T8g1m
Lol "maliciously attacking?" He complained that she is posting pictures of him behind bars on her social media? Is that "malicious" in your eyes? The judge's daughter should be the one with the gag order, not Trump. She is denying his right to a presumption of innocence. https://t.co/EvGKBNMjGD
In May 2023, Trump’s attorneys filed a motion asking Judge Merchan to recuse. The motion details the work and finances of his daughter’s company, Authentic Campaigns. Merchan knew the high profile case would draw attention to his daughter—perhaps even help her business. https://t.co/mgXH4OIceN
Trump Goads Judge Merchan into Gagging Him - my weekend @NRO column ... https://t.co/AzXUIhH4LH
Judge's CNN appearance to bash Trump called out for possibly breaking ethics rules - @WashTimes https://t.co/yJPL483sSJ
Ex-Federal Judge Blasts Entire Judiciary, Nation For Not Calling Out Trump More https://t.co/KCEJEIGQqE
The media likes to say Trump "attacked" Merchan's daughter because he criticized her for posting a photo of him behind bars. They make it out like he is physically threatening her. No, SHE is threatening Trump with incarceration and denying him due process and a presumption of…
Did #DonaldTrump spread #hoax against #judge's #daughter before #ManhattanCriminalTrial begins? Know in detail https://t.co/tsuoDAfnff
Michael Cohen, the ex-personal lawyer of former President Trump, suggested Trump attacks those involved in his criminal cases in order to “fuel up his supporters” to do the same, while also saying threats against him have only intensified. https://t.co/d6VpM6kPco
John Heilemann: What is keeping judges from giving Trump the strictest possible gag order? https://t.co/BLsnUQbSd6
Defense asks hush-money judge to let Trump continue verbally attacking the judge's daughter https://t.co/OokEnvhd9e
#DonaldTrump violated gag order in attack on judge's daughter, allege prosecutors https://t.co/KOSHax26A1 https://t.co/42ozqk4ff9
Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig blasted former President Trump for his attacks on judges in his legal cases, arguing that nothing would change because those in power haven’t really “addressed it.” https://t.co/zRcRLZye6W
DA suggests Trump may have violated hush-money gag order https://t.co/0TfJBJnbsA
New: Manhattan DA prosecutors suggest Trump violated gag order by attacking judge’s daughter weeks before his criminal trial on charges of covering up hush money to porn star https://t.co/vEdhfjvgkG
Trump exploits gaps in gag order in Stormy Daniels hush money case "[The] Judge’s daughter is allowed to post pictures of her 'dream' of putting me in jail," Trump wrote. "[But] I am not allowed to talk about the attacks against me." https://t.co/lIU9M4ePis
Trump Is a 'Bully and a Thug' for Attacking Hush Money Judge's Daughter Amid Gag Order Debate, NY Times' Mara Gay Says https://t.co/fXNBvzlIPR
Prosecutors Suggest Trump Gag Order Should Cover Repeated Attacks On Judge’s Daughter https://t.co/spUMJaPc8M https://t.co/tqiYn1zqB9
Prosecutors Accuse Trump of Violating Gag Order in Online Attacks Against Judge's Daughter https://t.co/ezl9tVAytH
Hush money prosecutors say gag order covers judge’s daughter after Trump attacks https://t.co/N3NCpxr0ZH
The prosecutor in Donald Trump’s upcoming hush money trial has asked the judge to clarify whether a gag order issued for the former president this week bars him from publicly attacking the judge’s adult daughter — and to expand the order if it doesn’t. https://t.co/D32dpsexgX
Former Trump Attorney Says Ex-President Is Trying to Get His Supporters 'To Attack' Judges, Prosecutors, and Witnesses https://t.co/u68FkaERM1
A sitting federal judge touched off controversy for commenting on Donald Trump's gag order in a television interview. https://t.co/Hwrs5mCRNn https://t.co/bhRTdt7KCv
Manhattan DA asks for gag order clarification after Trump names judge's daughter on social media https://t.co/mOIP3rfRDX
Since late 2020, as former president Donald Trump began escalating his attacks on the judiciary, serious investigated threats against federal judges have more than doubled, from 224 in 2021 to 457 in 2023, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. https://t.co/WzQ9QQ8XSy
Manhattan DA claims Trump violated gag order with social media post on judge's family https://t.co/uBSAAmJ6TC
Trump must 'immediately desist' from targeting judge's daughter, prosecutors say https://t.co/PbkK1Dhdc4 https://t.co/7PAESAWqMX
D.A. suggests Trump violated gag order with post about daughter of hush-money trial judge https://t.co/U5WDLABj0c
The gag order restricts Mr. Trump from commenting about jurors, witnesses, and lawyers. https://t.co/YeRjSj6pa6
Judge Walton went public with his opinions after Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing Mr. Trump’s hush money case in New York, issued a gag order on Mr. Trump. https://t.co/YeRjSj6pa6
Manhattan prosecutors and former President Trump are sparring over the scope of the gag order imposed on the former president in his hush money criminal case less than three weeks out from the start of the trial. https://t.co/1Kvwx52J56
The Manhattan DA's Office asked a judge presiding over the New York criminal case against former President Trump to "clarify or confirm" that the earlier order restricting his public statements about the case and those involved applies to family members. https://t.co/APN088RHtU
WATCH: The media is going CRAZY over President @realDonaldTrump FIGHTING back against corrupt biased anti-Trump judge overseeing his "hush money" case in New York. Maybe if these judges stayed out of politics and stopped WEAPONIZING the government against the greatest President… https://t.co/odHgTmAscU
D.C. judge's comments on Trump in hush money case ‘inappropriate’ and ‘unseemly,’ experts say https://t.co/K34l0cLMz4
Since late 2020, as Trump began escalating his attacks on the judiciary, serious investigated threats against federal judges have more than doubled, from 224 in 2021 to 457 in 2023, according to the U.S. Marshals Service. https://t.co/EeG7HyeXZM
in People v Trump, People want "clarification" that gag order protects family members of Court and DA. https://t.co/UJ4rIQwyCx
Supreme Court needs to protect legal system from Trump: Ex-judge https://t.co/bJBsba5oYf https://t.co/9uzRSxw8mI
BREAKING: Donald Trump's attorneys file a motion challenging the gag order in his New York hush money case https://t.co/Zzh1gWXrX5
Breaking: Following a request for clarification about the scope of Trump's gag order from the Manhattan DA's office, Trump's lawyers now argue that not only is Judge Merchan's daughter NOT covered by the gag order, but also that she SHOULD NOT be covered. @MSNBC
A sitting federal judge joined CNN on Thursday to say former President Trump's criticism of judges and prosecutors is undermining the justice system. https://t.co/C2Oaenkswg
Judge’s rare media appearance on Trump gag order sparks controversy https://t.co/mv3CCbVWpN https://t.co/mv3CCbVWpN
“Is there no depth to which you will not descend?” Andrew Weissmann blasts Trump for attacking Judge Merchan’s daughter. https://t.co/38NLTwRcY8 https://t.co/xNqBACF9m7
Republican-appointed judges raise alarm over Trump attacks on law https://t.co/1HXFDNklxr
Biased Federal Judge Handling January 6 Cases Goes on CNN to Rip Trump in Unprecedented TV Interview (VIDEO) via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/BiUnQjKRmB
So, in the process of trying to threaten a federal judge and his family, Trump has promoted a lie (the Twitter account doesn’t belong to the judge’s daughter) perpetrated by his supporters. She should ask for a restraining order and sue him. https://t.co/j8q68J2pUD
Wow, Clarence Thomas donated to Donald Trump, and is ruling on a case that could negatively impact Joe Biden. His daughter is a senior official at a political firm that is raising money off this case, directly profiting. Oh wait, that is Judge Merchan, who is overseeing Trump’s…
'Breathtaking!' MSNBC Legal Correspondent Marvels At Rare CNN Interview With Sitting Federal Judge https://t.co/4UuzHQDhmS
Trump remains free to identify and malign under false premises the daughter of the federal judge in his New York criminal trial. https://t.co/p57zpoeDsX
Ex-Prosecutor Exposes Chilling Takeaway From Trump's Attacks On Judge's Daughter https://t.co/8wFkrLhdhI
'A New Phenomenon': Federal Judge Takes Rare Step of Speaking Publicly About Threats In the Trump Era https://t.co/Ob6B85S3dZ
Judge just took "extraordinary" step against Donald Trump: Legal analyst https://t.co/B7W1QFndJn https://t.co/6epo7jFrtj
A federal judge took the rare step of appearing on a cable news show to speak out against threats to the judiciary and respond to attacks former President Trump has leveled against the daughter of the judge presiding over his upcoming NY criminal trial https://t.co/QFWc09NCOK https://t.co/SK7P1WeyjD
"If a defendant ever dared attack one of my family members as a prosecutor, he'd be wearing an orange jumpsuit sooner than later. [Trump] wants the gag order to be expanded because nothing motivates his base more than grievance."— @aronberg on Trump's attacks on Judge's daughter https://t.co/vUwkfOpE1P
Trump lashed out against Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan and his daughter, Loren Merchan, once again Thursday. It comes just weeks ahead of Trump’s first criminal trial and two days after the judge issued a limited gag order in the case. https://t.co/hiyBGw3ADH https://t.co/HnXBGD95k8
Death threats against DC federal judges were relatively rare -- until Jan 6 and Trump's rhetoric championing those charged in with the Capitol riot "patriots". Walton and other judges handling those cases , as well as their family, have faced a dramatic rise in threats since. https://t.co/CIljRxHIsW
Judge Walton is a conservative jurist who doesn't mince words when he sees a wrong or a crisis. *He recently spoke out about how a the lack of ethics rules for the Supreme Court bred public trust . *He told me about the FISA court's inability to check broad domestic surveillance https://t.co/Ptr9wHKQrG
Trump lashes out against Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan and his daughter. https://t.co/BOBk4wmw1Q
Donald Trump is now attacking a private citizen, Judge Juan Merchan's daughter, by name on his social platform.
‘Did the right thing’: Federal judge defends Trump’s hush-money trial gag order, warns of ‘greater number of threats’ since Jan. 6 and says America on road to ‘tyranny’ https://t.co/q3rpYfHEbZ
Trump Once Again Goes After Daughter Of Judge Overseeing Hush Money Trial https://t.co/CDf7XCNHFo
Former President Trump takes aim at the families of his perceived foes across numerous legal battles, targeting the spouses and children of judges overseeing his cases https://t.co/HS7PpxdhQ7 https://t.co/KXT9xgSW5X
Judge speaks out against Donald Trump's family attacks https://t.co/jIwDKKrMYc https://t.co/KZWBXFSE6y
Trump is repeatedly and maliciously attacking a judge's daughter on social media. He knows this will bring threats of violence against her and the judge. Trump is depraved and unstable. This unconscionable behavior shows yet again why he is unfit for any office.
Trump lashed out at the New York judge who put him under a gag order ahead of his April 15 hush-money criminal trial, suggesting without evidence that the veteran jurist was kowtowing to his daughter's interests as a Democratic political consultant https://t.co/qQdk7Bkp1E
Trump Lashes Out Hours After Judge Imposed Gag Order on Ex-President https://t.co/GQoP17s92s