Alvin Bragg threatens Trump with contempt charges for violating gag order
Summary
TLDRThe transcript discusses a contentious legal situation involving former President Donald Trump, where the Manhattan District Attorney has filed a motion alleging Trump violated a gag order by publishing social media posts about known witnesses in his criminal trial. The motion seeks to hold Trump in contempt of court and suggests penalties including fines and potential incarceration. The discussion also touches on the jury selection process, highlighting the challenge of finding impartial jurors given the high-profile nature of the case and the political affiliations of the judge and others involved. The participants express concerns about the fairness of the trial, the potential for election interference, and the perceived bias in the legal process, with some drawing comparisons to communist tactics and arguing for the importance of an impartial judiciary.
Takeaways
- 📜 The Manhattan District Attorney has filed a motion to hold former President Trump in contempt of court for allegedly violating a gag order by publishing three social media posts relating to known witnesses and his criminal trial in New York.
- 💸 The prosecution is demanding a fine of $1,000 for each instance where Trump attacked Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, referring to them as 'sleazebags,' and is also seeking potential incarceration of up to 30 days for future violations.
- 🚫 The gag order is a point of contention, with some arguing that it is an 'un-American' measure, particularly when it appears to apply only to Trump and not to other individuals involved in the case, such as Michael Cohen.
- 🤔 There is a perceived bias in the case, with discussions about the judge's daughter working for a company that has received significant funding from Democrats, including Kamala Harris.
- 👥 Jury selection has proven challenging, with more than half of the initial 96 potential jurors being dismissed, and several expressing that they could not fairly and impersonally judge the former president.
- 🎓 A 29-year-old juror was excused due to a work conflict, despite not being a fan of Trump, highlighting the complexities of impartiality in the selection process.
- 💭 Some individuals were dismissed because of their connections to Republican friends or because they felt Trump was being treated unfairly, indicating a split opinion among the jury pool.
- 🤯 There is a suggestion that the legal proceedings are an attempt to interfere with Trump's political activities and to demoralize him by imposing restrictions on his personal and public life.
- 🇺🇸 The discussion implies that the American public is aware of and can see through what is happening, with a comparison being made to the perceived injustice of the situation and communist-style tactics.
- 👮♂️ The possibility of Trump facing incarceration for violating the gag order is seen as a punitive measure and is debated in terms of its necessity and fairness.
- 📉 The trial and the gag order are framed as an attempt to slow down Trump's activities and to control the narrative around his involvement in legal proceedings.
Q & A
What is the current situation regarding the Manhattan District Attorney's motion against former President Trump?
-The Manhattan District Attorney has filed a motion to hold former President Trump in contempt of court, alleging that he violated a gag order imposed by the judge by publishing three social media posts related to known witnesses and his criminal trial.
What are the potential consequences for Trump if he is found in contempt of court?
-If found in contempt of court, Trump could face additional fines and a term of incarceration of up to 30 days for each violation of the gag order.
What is the context of the jury selection process mentioned in the transcript?
-The jury selection process is part of the trial involving former President Trump. It is noted that more than half of the potential jurors were kicked out, with some expressing they could not judge Trump fairly and impersonally.
What are the arguments made by the prosecution regarding Trump's social media posts?
-The prosecution argues that Trump's social media posts, in which he attacked Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, are in violation of the gag order and demand a fine of $1,000 for each post.
How does the transcript suggest that the judge might be biased?
-The transcript suggests potential bias by mentioning that the judge has made donations to Democrats, and the judge's daughter worked for Kamala Harris, which some argue could influence the proceedings against Trump.
What is the argument made by some of the commentators regarding the gag order?
-Some commentators argue that the gag order is 'un-American' and that it unfairly silences Trump while allowing others, like Michael Cohen, to speak freely without facing perjury charges.
What is the general sentiment among the commentators about the trial?
-The commentators express frustration and believe the trial is unfair and politically motivated, with some suggesting it is an attempt to interfere with Trump's political activities.
What was the reason given by the 29-year-old juror for being excused from the jury selection?
-The 29-year-old juror was excused due to a work conflict, though she also mentioned that she is not a fan of the former president.
How do the commentators perceive the situation regarding the potential for Trump to attend his son's graduation?
-The commentators suggest that if the judge enforces the gag order strictly and Trump chooses to attend his son's graduation, he might face incarceration, which they argue would be a punitive measure.
What is the concern raised about the judge's daughter's professional ties?
-The concern is that the judge's daughter is a high-level executive at a digital media company that has received tens of millions of dollars from Democrats, including Kamala Harris, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.
How do the commentators view the potential impact of the trial on Trump's political activities?
-They view it as an attempt to demoralize Trump and tie him up in court to prevent him from engaging in political activities, such as fundraising, until late at night.
What is the general perception among the commentators about the American public's awareness of the situation?
-The commentators believe that the American public is aware of the situation and recognizes it as unfair, with some suggesting that it does not align with the principles of the country they grew up in.
Outlines
📜 Legal Motions and Contempt Charges Against Former President Trump
The Manhattan District Attorney has filed a motion alleging that former President Trump violated a gag order imposed by the judge by publishing three social media posts related to known witnesses and his criminal trial in New York. The motion seeks to hold Trump in contempt of court, with the possibility of fines and even a sentence of up to 30 days of incarceration for future violations. The discussion also involves the jury selection process, which has been challenging, with many potential jurors expressing an inability to be impartial. The conversation highlights the complexity and controversy surrounding the trial, including the perceived fairness of the judge and the potential impact on Trump's activities outside the court.
🤔 The Implications of a Gag Order and the Search for Impartial Jurors
The discussion focuses on the implications of the gag order on Trump, contrasting it with the freedom Michael Cohen has to speak to the media without facing perjury charges. The panelists express their views on the fairness of the trial, the potential bias of the judge, and the challenges of finding impartial jurors. They also touch upon the broader political context, including the judge's connections to the Democratic party and the impact of the trial on Trump's ability to participate in political events and raise funds. The conversation suggests that the trial is part of a strategy to hinder Trump's activities and demoralize him.
😤 Public Perception of the Legal Proceedings and the Search for Justice
The final paragraph delves into the public's perception of the legal proceedings against Trump, with panelists suggesting that many Americans view the situation as unjust and un-American. They discuss the challenges of finding jurors who have not been influenced by their political beliefs or experiences living under communist regimes. The conversation also addresses the split among the potential jurors regarding their ability to be impartial, reflecting the deep divisions within the public over the case.
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Keywords
💡Contempt of Court
💡Gag Order
💡District Attorney
💡Social Media Posts
💡Michael Cohen
💡Stormy Daniels
💡Jury Selection
💡Impartiality
💡Incarceration
💡Extrajudicial Statement
💡Election Interference
Highlights
Manhattan District Attorney has filed a motion to hold former President Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order.
The motion is in response to three social media posts by Trump relating to known witnesses and his criminal trial in New York.
Prosecutors are urging the judge to penalize Trump with $1,000 fines for each violation and warn of potential 30-day incarceration for future violations.
The jury selection process has faced challenges, with more than half of the initial 96 people being dismissed.
Some potential jurors have been excused due to their inability to be impartial, citing personal biases and work conflicts.
Concerns are raised about the judge's impartiality, with mentions of the judge's daughter working for Kamala Harris and the judge's political donations.
There is a debate over the gag order's fairness, especially when comparing it to the freedom Michael Cohen has in the media.
The prosecution argues that the gag order violations are severe enough to consider criminal charges and potential incarceration.
Trump's team argues that the trial is an attempt to interfere with his political activities and demoralize him.
Some commentators believe the situation is undemocratic and biased against Trump, citing potential conflicts of interest within the court.
The gag order is described as 'the most un-American thing' by one commentator, highlighting concerns over freedom of speech.
There is a discussion about the impact of the trial on Trump's ability to participate in political events and his family engagements.
The public perception of the trial is questioned, with some suggesting that it does not align with American values and principles.
The possibility of Trump accepting a punitive decision from the judge is discussed, showing his willingness to stand by his principles.
The trial and its proceedings are seen by some as an attempt to put Trump on the same legal footing as President Biden, aiming to limit his public activities.
The jury selection continues to be a contentious issue, with concerns about finding impartial jurors in a politically charged environment.
Transcripts
'S FOR A SPEED TO RENEW THE
THREAT WAS THERE AND NOW IT IS
BEING CARRIED OUT MANHATTAN
DISTRICT ATTORNEY HAS NOW FILED
A MOTION TO HOLD FORMER
PRESIDENT TRUMP AND CONTEMPT OF
COURT CLAIMING HE VIOLATED THE
GAG ORDER FROM THE JUDGE AND
DIDN'T LIKE IMPOSED ON HIM BY
PUBLISHING THREE SOCIAL MEDIA
POSTS RELATING TO TWO KNOWN
WITNESSES AND HIS CRIMINAL TRIAL
HERE NEW YORK.
>> Harris: WITH MICHAEL COHEN
AND STORMY DANIELS.
THEY'RE URGING THE MANHATTAN
JUDGE TO ALSO WARN DONALD TRUMP
THAT FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF THIS
GAG ORDER CAN BE PUNISHED NOT
ONLY WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDS BUT
WITH THE TERM OF INCARCERATION
OF UP TO 30 DAYS.
IT IS ONLY TUESDAY, DAY TWO OF
THE TRIAL.
THIS IS "OUTNUMBERED."
I AM HARRIS FAULKNER HERE WITH
EMILY COMPAGNO.
JOINING US TODAY IS FROM
"FOX & FRIENDS," RACHEL CAMPOS
DUFFY, AND FOX NEWS CONTRIBUTOR
BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICIAN AND
AUTHOR OF THE NEW HIP BOOK "LOVE
BOMB" DR NICOLE SAPHIER.
ALSO HOST OF THE BEN FERGUSON
PODCAST, WITH TED CRUZ PARKER
HESSE, BEN FERGUSON HIMSELF.
ALL GREAT STUFF YOU HAVE TO PUT
YOUR LIFE.
LET US GO STRAIGHT TO ERIC SHAWN
WHO IS LIFE OUTSIDE THE
NEW YORK STATE SUPREME COURT
WITH MORE ON THE JURY SELECTION
WHICH WERE NOT SUCCESSFUL
YESTERDAY, THEY KICKED UP WITHIN
50 PEOPLE YESTERDAY AFTER
LOOKING AT 96 PEOPLE.
>> YES, THERE WAS MORE THAN
HALF KICKED OUT.
THE LAWYERS ARE QUESTIONING THE
POTENTIAL JURORS AS THEY SIT IN
THE JURY BOX.
IT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE IT IS
GOING ANY BETTER THAN IT IS
YESTERDAY.
WE FIND OUT THAT THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY WANTS TO HOLD THE
FORMER PRESIDENT IN CONTEMPT OF
COURT.
FILING A MOTION THAT COULD
ACTUALLY SEEK THE PRESIDENT
GOING BEHIND BARS IF IT
CONTINUES AND NOT CUT IT OUT.
IT BRINGS A MOTION TO COURT
ASKING THAT THE PRESIDENT BE
HELD IN CONTEMPT AND IT CENTERS
ON THREE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS THAT
THE FORMER PRESIDENT MADE
RECENTLY.
THE PROSECUTOR SAYS THAT THEY
ARE IN VIOLATIONS OF THE GAG
ORDER.
THE OFFICE IS DEMANDING THAT
TRUMP BE FINED $1,000 FOR EACH
OF THESE CLOSINGS WHERE HE
ATTACKED MICHAEL COHEN AND
STORMY DANIELS.
HE CALLED THEM "TO SLEAZEBAGS
HAVE COST OUR COUNTRY DEARLY."
THEY SAY THAT THIS COURT SHOULD
ONE DEFENDED THE FUTURE
VIOLATIONS OF THE COURT'S
RESTRICTION ON EXTRAJUDICIAL
STATEMENT CAN BE PUNISHED NOT
ONLY WITH ADDITIONAL FINES BUT
ALSO WITH A TERM OF
INCARCERATION OF UP TO 30 DAYS.
>> WE HAVE A JUDGE WHO IS
TOTALLY CONFLICTED.
BUT THIS IS A TRIAL THAT
SHOULD'VE NEVER HAPPENED. TODAY4
POTENTIAL JURORS HAVE BEEN
EXCUSED AND SIX SAID THEY COULD
NOT FAIRLY AND IMPERSONALLY
JUDGE THE FORMER PRESIDENT.
ONE MAN WHO IS ORIGINALLY FROM
TEXAS THAT HE COULD NOT BE FAIR
BECAUSE THEY HAVE A LOT OF
REPUBLICAN FRIENDS.
A WOMAN SAID THAT TRUMP IS BEING
TREATED FAIRLY AND SHE TOLD THE
COURT THAT NO ONE IS ABOVE THE
LAW.
THEY TOLD FOX NEWS THIS MORNING
THAT SHE THINKS THE OPINION
AMONG THE JURY PEOPLE ARE FAIRLY
SPLIT ABOUT THE PRESIDENT.
SHE WAS SURPRISED ABOUT THAT
CONSIDERING THIS IS A DEMOCRATIC
MANHATTAN.
A 29-YEAR-OLD TOLD US THAT AS
FAR AS SHE WAS CONCERNED SHE IS
NOT A FAN OF THE FORMER
PRESIDENT AND SHE EXCUSED
BECAUSE OF A WORK CONFLICT.
>> Harris: THAT IS A LOT OF
INFORMATION FOR SOMEONE WHO WENT
THROUGH THE PROCESS OF JERRY
SELECTION.
WOW.
THANK YOU SO MUCH GREAT
REPORTING.
SO EMILY.
THE 29-YEAR-OLD, SHE IS OFF THE
LIST AND 50 OTHER PEOPLE -- 14
ALSO CANNOT BE IMPARTIAL BUT SHE
DECIDED THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF
HER WORK COMMITMENTS.
BUT IT IS INTERESTING HOW MANY
PEOPLE ARE SAYING THEY CANNOT BE
IMPARTIAL BUT IT'S NOT SHOCKING
TO YOU.
>> Emily: YES, I LIVE HERE AS
WELL WHICH IS WHY I HAVE
DIFFICULTY NOT BEING IMPARTIAL
BECAUSE THIS WHOLE THING IS
ABSURD AND NORMAL AMERICANS CAN
SEE THROUGH THIS IMMEDIATELY.
IT HEARKENS BACK FOR ME THE
BOSTON MARATHON, WHERE WAS THE
LARGEST POOL IN HISTORY AND THE
MOTION TO MOVE THE VENUE ARGUING
THAT THERE'S NO WAY THE PERSON
IS GOING TO GET A FAIR TRIAL
HERE THEY RESPONDED THAT IF HE
IS NOT GOING TO GET A FAIR TRIAL
HERE HE WOULDN'T GET A FAIR
TRIAL ANYWAY.
THE WHOLE POINT IS WHEN THEY ARE
ENOUGH AMERICANS WHO ARE GOING
THROUGH THAT RIGOROUS PROCESS
THAT THIS JUDGE HAS SAID IS THE
MOST THOROUGH QUESTIONNAIRE
THEY'VE EVER SEEN, AND THEY HAVE
FAITH IN THAT PROCESS AND IT
WILL SPIT OUT A GROUP OF
IMPARTIAL AMERICANS WHO ARE
DEDICATED TO DOING THE JOB.
THE REASON WHY THEY ARE SAYING
INCARCERATION IS BECAUSE THE
PROSECUTION IS ARGUING THAT THIS
RISES TO A CRIMINAL LEVEL, THEY
FEEL THAT TRUMP WILL NOT STOP
VIOLATING THE GAG ORDER UNLESS
HE IS INCARCERATED IN NACHES
GIVEN A BUNCH OF FINES.
SO THIS IS A PUNITIVE DECISION
IF THE JUDGE INDEED GOES THROUGH
WITH IT.
I HAVE BEEN AT A MILLION
SCHEDULED HEARINGS WHERE
CRIMINAL AND CIVIL WHERE OF MANY
THINGS COME INTO PLAY AND THE
JUDGE ACQUIESCES INCLUDING
LETTING PRISONERS OUT TO ATTEND
SUCH THINGS SUCH AS FUNERALS OR
ANYTHING THE LIKE.
SO IF HE IS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND
THE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION IT IS
PUNITIVE AND IT HAS NO PLACE
HERE SOMEWHERE IN MANHATTAN.
>> Harris: SO, BEN I AM SURE
YOU ARE SEEING THAT PARTICULAR
ISSUE AS WELL, WILL TRUMP TEMPT
THE JUDGE AND SAY DO WHAT YOU
GOT TO DO I'M GOING?
>> Ben: POSSIBLY.
BUT IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE
FACTS AS TRUMP, AND 90% OF THE
PEOPLE IN THE JURY POOL HAS
VOTED AGAINST YOU, YOU HAVE A
JUDGE WHO IS GIVING DONATIONS TO
DEMOCRATS AND THE DAUGHTER
WORKED FOR KAMALA HARRIS, AND
YOU ALSO HAVE PEOPLE WHO HAVE
RAISED OVER A HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS SAYING IF YOU GO WITH ME
I AM GOING AFTER TRUMP.
IF YOU WALK INTO THAT ROOM AND
IT'S ALREADY STACKED AGAINST
YOU, THERE'S A CERTAIN POINT
WHERE YOU SAY OKAY, IF YOU ARE
GOING TO DO IT THIS WAY I AM
GOING TO GO TO MY SON'S
GRADUATION AND IF YOU ARE GOING
TO LOCK ME UP FOR THAT THEN GO
AHEAD AND DO IT.
BECAUSE I THINK IT IS INSANE WE
ARE HAVING THIS CONVERSATION,
BUT I ALSO TELLS YOU HOW MUCH
THEY ARE GOING AFTER HIM.
AND THE HIGHLIGHT FOR ME AND
WHAT MAKES ME THE MOST ANGRY IS
THE FACT THAT THE PRESIDENT IS
IN PENNSYLVANIA RAISING MONEY
RIGHT NOW WHILE THEY HAVE TIED
UP TRUMP IN COURT RIGHT NOW, AND
THAT HIS ELECTION INTERFERENCE.
>> Nicole: TO BEN POINT, I AM
GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE GAG
ORDER.
IT IS THE MOST UN-AMERICAN THING
I'VE EVER SEEN.
BUT ON THE FLIP SIDE YOU HAVE
THE JUDGE'S DAUGHTER WHO HAS A
HIGH LEVEL EXECUTIVE OF A
DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANY THAT IS
TAKING TENS OF MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS NOT JUST FROM
KAMALA HARRIS BUT MANY OTHER
DEMOCRATS.
AND THAT IS HOW SHE GETS HER
BREAD-AND-BUTTER SO YOU ARE
SILENCING TRUMP ON THE FAMILY OF
THE JUDGE AND THE DEA, BUT YOU
ARE NOT SENTENCING THE FAMILY
AGAINST THE FORMER PRESIDENT
HIMSELF.
IT IS VERY UN-AMERICAN AND IF
YOU CANNOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BIAS
THAT YOU ARE PAYING ATTENTION.
>> Harris: ALLOW ME TO GET TO
THIS BEFORE I COME TO YOU
RACHEL, THEY TALKED ABOUT THE
GAG ORDER ON THE FAULKNER FOCUS
IS TODAY LET'S WATCH.
>> YET THERE IS NO GAG ORDER
WHEN IT COMES TO MICHAEL COHEN
BUT THERE IS ONE FOR TRUMP.
THE REASON WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT
IS BECAUSE MICHAEL COHEN CAN DO
MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND SAY
WHATEVER HE WANTS WITHOUT
CONSEQUENCES BECAUSE HE IS NOT
UNDER PERJURY, AND SO THAT IS
PROBLEM NUMBER ONE.
NUMBER TWO IS AS WE SPEAK,
PROSECUTORS ARE CURRENTLY TRYING
TO GET THE JUDGE TO HOLD TRUMP
IN CONTEMPT FOR VIOLATING HIS
GAG ORDER.
IT'S ONLY APPLICABLE TO THE
WITNESSES SO HE CAN TALK ABOUT
THE JUDGE ALSO OTHER PEOPLE BUT
NOT THE WITNESSES.
TO YOUR POINT, HARRIS, THE START
WITNESS IS HINGED ON ONE PERSON
WHO IS A KNOWN LIAR, IT MAKES IT
FRUSTRATING FOR A DEFENDANT
CANNOT TALK ABOUT IT.
>> Harris: SHE PREDICTED THIS
AND IT HAPPENED LESS THAN
24 HOURS LATER.
SHE SHOT IT COMING.
TRUMP IS IN A BOX.
AND I WONDER IF AMERICANS
REALIZE WHAT IS HAPPENING?
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE IT?
>> Rachel: I THINK THEY DO.
TO YOUR POINT ABOUT THE ELECTION
INTERFERENCE, THEY ARE TRYING TO
PUT DONALD TRUMP AT THE SAME
SPEED AS JOE BIDEN.
THEY WANT TO TIE THEM UP IN
COURT AND MAKE SURE HE CANNOT DO
VALLEYS UNTIL 9:00 AT NIGHT
BECAUSE HE HAS TO BE IN COURT AL
DAY.
THEY ARE TRYING TO DEMORALIZE
HIM BY SAYING YOU CANNOT GO TO
YOUR CHILD'S GRADUATION AND
TREATING HIM LIKE HE IS A
CRIMINAL.
ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE UNFAIR,
AND TO YOUR POINT I DO THINK THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW THIS.
I THINK THEY BELIEVE THIS IS NOT
THE COUNTRY THE GROUP GREW UP
IN.
IN FACT THIS FEEL SUPER
COMMUNISTS AND WHEN DONALD TRUMP
BRINGS UP THE POINT ABOUT
COMMUNISM HE IS RIGHT.
YOU TALK ABOUT THE JURY, PUT IN
A HISPANIC WHO HAS LIVED IN
THOSE TYPE OF COUNTRIES, AND
THEY WILL PROBABLY VOTE IN FAVOR
OF TRUMP AND HOW ABSOLUTELY
UNJUST THIS IS.
THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE AND DOES
NOT FEEL LIKE AMERICA AND THE
AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE GOING TO
NOTICE.
MAYBE NOT THE PEOPLE IN
MANHATTAN BUT PEOPLE WHO ARE
VOTING ARE SEEING THIS FOR WHAT
IT IS.
>> Harris: YOU HEARD THAT
THERE WAS ONE JURY PERSON WHO
HAD A CONFLICT WITH HER JOB BUT
COULD NOT ALSO BE IMPARTIAL.
IT WAS SPLIT INSIDE WITH THAT
PROCESSING ROOM FOR PROSPECTIVE
JURORS.
SOME WERE FIRST THING IN BELIEF
THEY COULD BEFORE BUT MORE THAN
HALF SAID NO WE DO NOT THINK WE
CAN BE FAIR.
TO YOUR POINT THEY
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