Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Thursday that he is not allowed to testify in his own defense at a criminal trial in Manhattan over his alleged falsification of business records.
After leaving the courtroom for the day, Trump told reporters, “I’m not allowed to testify. I’m under a gag order. I guess, right?” He added, “I’m not allowed to testify, because this judge, who’s totally conflicted, has me under an unconstitutional gag order.” He continued by complaining that he’s “not allowed to talk” even when others attack him, then said again, “So I’m not allowed to testify because of an unconstitutional gag order.” Facts First: Trump’s claim is false.
Rather, the gag order forbids Trump from three specific categories of speech: 1) Speaking publicly or directing others to speak publicly about known or foreseeable witnesses, specifically about their participation in the case 2) Speaking publicly or directing others to speak publicly about prosecutors , members of the district attorney’s staff and the court staff, or family members of any of these people including Bragg, if those statements are made with the intent to interfere with the case 3)...
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