As we reported, Special Counsel Jack Smith requested Friday that the judge overseeing his classified documents case against Donald Trump issue a gag order to prevent the former president from criticizing the proceedings. Like Manhattan District Attorney Alivin Bragg, who is prosecuting Trump in a business records case, Smith is scared the GOP presumptive nominee might actually speak his mind.
What First Amendment?
BREAKING: Now It’s Jack Smith Who Wants to Silence Trump—Files Friday Night Gag Order Request
Judge Aileen Cannon smacked down Smith’s petition Monday and knocked the special counsel in the process, saying his demand was “wholly lacking in substance and professional courtesy.”
Ouch.
BREAKING: Judge Cannon, as expected, denies Jack Smith’s proposed gag order, warns sanctions could be next if he keeps violating the rules. pic.twitter.com/T2Yxb1zvm6
— Julie Kelly…
