Trump calls it a 'disgrace' after judge directs Michael Cohen to refrain from talking about hush money case

[ProudMNDemocrat]

What Michael Cohen has stated in the past regarding this case now being tried in NYC, has been consistent to the facts. What Michael Cohen testified to to Congress in 2019, wrote about in his book..BETRAYAL, gave depositions to, is public knowledge. There is nothing Trump can do about it. All he can do is whine as to how UNFAIRLY he is being treated.

Former President Trump complained Friday that it was a “joke” and a “disgrace” after the judge overseeing his hush money trial directed prosecutors to inform Michael Cohen, their star witness, to stop speaking publicly about the case as his testimony approaches.

“There is no gag order for Michael Cohen. What the judge did was amazing, actually. Everybody can say whatever they want, but I’m not allowed to say anything about anybody. It’s a disgrace,” Trump said after court adjourned for the day.

Cohen is expected to testify Monday and has been billed as a key witness for the district attorney’s office. He made the $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels, who claimed she had an affair with Trump in 2006, which he denies. He also played a role in coordinating two other hush money deals that benefited Trump.

More at...[link:https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4656568-trump-disgrace-judge-merchan-michael-cohen/|

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Has Trump ever declared himself innocent, or just a victim of circumstances.

I didn't think so.

[unblock]

4. He has repeatedly said "I did nothing wrong"

Not sure he's actually used the word "innocent", be has has claimed he did nothing illegal.

But "defendant claims innocence" is not really news, and it certainly isn't news every day, even if he whines in front of the media daily.

[Runningdawg]

5. Quite the opposite, he declared himself a martyr and the cult said Amen pass the ammo.

His ego will NEVER allow him to admit guilt. Just like Jesus (yes, he actually did make the comparison) he wants the cult to know, he's doing this for them.
I have heard him state many times, he is "allowing" THEM to come after him to protect the MAGAts.

[mopinko]

9. has he every sued ppl who speak the truth?

no. but he has tried, and succeeded, in getting them to sign nda’s.
i cant wait for his wh staff to b released from theirs. esp the interns.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

2. That is because, Donnie, Michael Cohen poses NO threat to the Judge, Court staff, Jury, or Witnesses in this case!

You do, Donnie! Big difference.

For the Court is very aware of your M.O. and needs to put barriers up to protect ALL involved in making sure your 6th Amendment rights are upheld.

[Freethinker65]

3. Trump got the gag orders because he stepped over the line and is the defendant.

Trump continued to rant in public and through social media against the witnesses, the judge, the jurors, ...

Cohen has been warned as a witness to not speak about the trial. One would assume if Cohen crosses that line, Cohen will also be reprimanded by the court.

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Trump is the biggest disgrace.

[Maeve]

7. Different because defendant..who knew???

F-ing idjit..

[Takket]

8. just setting up appeals.

look at Bannon. Convicted of a pretty simple crime. he didn't show up for a subpoena. Took a year and a half for the appeal to be processed.

drumpf will be convicted and out free for years on all these appeals. i honestly still believe he'll die of old age before he ever serves a day.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

10. Karma is a b*tch! She may be at work already.

I can dream.