Prosecutors concerned over Trump's new social media post, seek protective order amid witness intimidation suspicions
economictimes.indiatimes.comDonald Trump, indicating that it may suggest an attempt to intimidate witnesses by disclosing confidential evidence obtained from the government improperly. The justice department has taken action, urging a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Trump to intervene after the post appeared to threaten revenge against those who pursue legal action against him.
Trump's Post on Truth SocialThe post in question was published on Trump's recently launched platform, Truth Social. In the message, he boldly stated, «IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU!» The timing of the post came a day after he entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to an alleged criminal conspiracy to reverse his defeat in the 2020 election against Democrat Joe Biden.
Prosecutors' Concerns and RequestIn a court filing submitted to the Washington federal court, special counsel Jack Smith's office expressed worries that Trump's social media statement could potentially lead to the public disclosure of confidential materials, such as grand jury transcripts, that had been provided to him as part of the discovery process. Prosecutors explained that this could have a detrimental impact on witnesses or the fair administration of justice, especially considering Trump's past record of targeting judges, attorneys, and witnesses in other cases involving him.
Prosecutors Seek Protective OrderTo address these concerns, prosecutors requested US district judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order that would prevent Trump and his legal team from sharing any discovery materials with unauthorized individuals. While protective orders are customary in cases involving confidential documents, prosecutors emphasized the necessity of limiting public
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