One of Donald Trump's attorneys, Susan Necheles, attempted to get advance approval from Judge Juan Merchan for Trump to post certain news articles on his Truth Social account without violating his gag order. The judge denied the request, stating that there was no ambiguity in the order and advising Trump to "steer clear" if in doubt. Last week, Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, unsuccessfully argued that Trump's online reposts of news articles did not violate a gag order, leading to a reprimand from Judge Merchan. Trump faces a $1,000 fine for each violation, with potential jail time if he continues to violate the order.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:02One of Donald Trump's attorneys, Susan Nekoles, attempted to get advance approval from Judge
00:07Juan Merchant for Trump to post certain news articles on his true social account without
00:11violating his gag order.
00:13The judge denied the request, stating that there was no ambiguity in the order and advising
00:17Trump to steer clear if in doubt.
00:20Last week, Trump lawyer Todd Blanche unsuccessfully argued that Trump's online reposts of news
00:24articles did not violate a gag order, leading to a reprimand from Judge Merchant.
00:29Trump faces a $1,000 fine for each violation, with potential jail time if he continues to
00:34violate the order.
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