Prosecutors against Trump have raised concerns about Trump’s social media posts. The trial lasted about 45 minutes, one of the journalists described that inside the room, “it was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop”
Prosecutors at Trump’s trial yesterday in New York said Trump threatens the city, the judiciary, the courts and the district attorney’s office with “irresponsible” posts on social media, referring to a photo of himself with a baseball bat, CNN reported.
Prosecutors against Trump have raised concerns about Trump’s social media posts. Trump’s lawyers responded that Trump was expressing his frustration with alleged illegal leaks from the District Attorney’s office. Trump’s lawyers also argued that Trump’s social media posts were not threatening. Judge Juan Marchan recognized Trump’s right to free speech but warned not to incite violence or cause civil unrest by words or actions.
Judge Marchan, who is presiding over the trial of Trump, who is accused of transferring money illegally, said that if he is shown problematic posts on social networks, he will have to take a closer look. He advised them to “reduce the rhetoric” and “especially talk to former President Trump, not make statements that would incite violence or any threats against any officials.”
The trial lasted about 45 minutes, one of the journalists described that inside the room, “it was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop.” Trump spoke only a few times while denying the allegations. About 60 journalists were inside the courtroom, but were not allowed to have electronic devices.
Donald Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, speaking outside the court after the verdict was handed down, said his client was “frustrated” and “upset”. Blanche accused the prosecutor in the case of turning a “purely political issue” into a “political lawsuit.”
“It’s not a good day. I don’t expect it to happen in this country. You don’t expect it to happen to someone who was president of the United States,” Blanche said. About the accusations against Trump, Blanche said, “We are going to fight it, fight it hard.” The next hearing in the case of former President Donald Trump is currently scheduled for December 4 in New York.