Mary Trump has a strategy to see her uncle, Donald Trump, behind bars potentially. In her podcast, Mary Trump, a vocal critic of the former President and his family, delved into the recent gag order imposed on him in the 2020 election interference case led by special counsel Jack Smith and explored potential scenarios where her uncle might breach it.
Mary Shares Her Latest Podcast on Social Media
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Mary Trump shared the podcast on X (Twitter), posting, “Wow, I just had an eye-opening interview with attorney Joe Gallina, who discusses why Judge Chutkan’s gag order almost certainly means Donald will spend his nights in a jail cell. Wait until you hear what we can collectively do to make sure he breaks it…”
Mary Discusses the Legal Implications of the Gag Order
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She invited attorney Joe Gallina to discuss the legal consequences of the gag order.
“he is not above the law,” she said. “We never hear anybody discussing this in terms of the personal costs of the private citizens Donald goes after,” said Mary.
Laws “Were Not Intended to Be Tested Like This.”
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In response to Mary’s statement about her uncle not being “above the law,” Joe Gallina responded, “Some of our laws weren’t intended to be tested like this, right?”
“no one expects the former President to put people’s lives in danger like this.” He continued
Offenses Will Lead to Prison
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Gallina then discussed the legal consequences of former President Trump breaking his gag order.
“What happens, if and when he breaks this [order], offenses will lead to prison or jail, I would say,” Gallina said.
“Here’s hoping,” responded Mary
Goading Donald Into “Breaking the Gag Order”
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Mary then questioned Call To Activism’s Joe Gallina, “I’m wondering if you have any recommendations for how we collectively can goad Donald into breaking this gag order.”
Making Silence Great Again
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Just a few days before the Podcast, Mary Trump posted on X (Twitter) in response to the gag order, “Donald’s gag order: making silence great again.”
“Exactly the Kind of Posts Prosecutors Are Trying to Restrict.”
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Hugo Lowell, a political investigations reporter at the Guardian, responded to Mary’s podcast post, saying,
“Unbridled ahead of the gag order hearing today in the 2020 election subversion case, Trump was last night lashing out on Truth Social at the Special Counsel Jack Smith and Chutkan — exactly the kind of posts prosecutors are trying to restrict.”
Donald’s Response to the Trial After the Gag Order Imposed
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Mary took to social media again, posting, “Donald just attacked Judge Engoron, again. Only Jordon’s shot at being Speaker lasted less time than Donald’s self-restraint.”
Donald Trump attacked Judge Engoron, who is presiding over his civil fraud trial in New York.
“It’s a rigged trial. And we have a hostile group of people. We have a very hostile judge. I hate to say that we have a hostile judge.” Trump said in a live interview.
Trump Has Two Gag Orders From Two Different Cases
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A federal judge has issued a partial gag order restraining Donald Trump from making derogatory comments about the prosecutors, the court, and potential witnesses in anticipation of his trial on charges related to election subversion.
Furthermore, another gag order has been enforced in the New York Civil Fraud Trial.
Trump Has Been Making Remarks About Prosecutors and Witnesses
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The gag order follows recent comments in which the former President fought back at prosecutors, calling them “a team of thugs” and attacked a witness in the case, branding them “a gutless pig.”
It’s Not the First Time Mary Has Called Uncle Trump a Criminal
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In 2020, Mary Trump told the Associated Press her uncle is “criminal, cruel and traitorous” and belongs in prison after he leaves the White House.
‘It’s quite frankly insulting to be told time after time that the American people can handle it and that we just need to move on,’ Mary Trump continued.
“If Anyone Deserves to Be Prosecuted, It’s Donald.”
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‘If anybody deserves to be prosecuted and tried, it’s Donald,’ she added. ‘(Otherwise) we just leave ourselves open to somebody who, believe it or not, is even worse than he is,’ Mary concluded.
Donald’s Spokesperson Brushes off Mary’s Comments
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When questioned about Mary’s remarks during that period, a spokesperson from Donald Trump’s presidential campaign sent a one-sentence response, ‘Did she mention she has a book to sell?’
Judge Chutkan Said a Gag Order Was “Necessary.”
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Judge Tanya Chutkan said a limited gag order against Trump in the election obstruction trial was necessary to prevent “a pre-trial smear campaign.”
Team Trump Said It Was Another “Partisan Knife.”
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A Trump spokesperson criticized the gag order ruling as “another partisan knife.”
The leading Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election faces charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
Conspiracy to Defraud the US
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The indictment comprised four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against citizens’ rights.
Trump Attacking Witnesses Could Have a “Chilling” Impact on the Case
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Special Counsel Jack Smith, heading the investigation, sought a gag order, citing concerns that Mr. Trump’s statements could “prejudice” participants, including prosecutors, jurors, and court personnel. His office also argued that any attacks on potential witnesses could have a “chilling” impact on the case.
Judge Chutkan Was “Deeply Disturbed” by Trump’s Inclination to Attack Others
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This situation placed Judge Chutkan in a challenging position, as she had to balance safeguarding the legal proceedings with Trump’s right to free speech as a political candidate. In his New York civil fraud case, she also explained how she was “deeply disturbed” over Trump’s inclination to attack individuals, such as the special counsel’s wife and a court employee.
It’s Just the “Rough and Tumble” of Politics
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Trump’s lawyer, John Lauro, who spoke on the former President’s behalf, defended his “colorful language” as being part of the “rough and tumble” of politics.
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