Should Donald Trump Receive a Gag Order?

Former President Donald Trump has publicly criticized special counsel Jack Smith, who is prosecuting him for withholding classified documents. Still, neither Smith nor the overseeing federal judge have reacted to his vitriolic remarks. Trump has called Smith "deranged," a "psycho," and made derogatory comments about his appearance. The government has allocated significant resources, including $1.9 million for security, to protect Smith and other officials due to threats from right-wing extremist groups. Despite suggestions from legal experts that Donald Trump's comments may justify a gag order, prosecutors have not taken action, leading critics to claim that Trump is deliberately trying to incite a legal battle for personal gain. The federal judge and New York justice in charge of Trump's trials have indicated they are unlikely to implement a gag order. However, the situation could change if Trump makes factual statements about witnesses or inadmissible evidence.