President Trump Reacts to Special Counsel's Request for Protective Order

Former President Donald Trump Responds to Protective Order Request in 2020 Election Criminal Case

Former President Donald Trump has responded to a request from special counsel Jack Smith for a protective order in the federal 2020 election criminal case against him. Trump's lawyers have asked that the proposed order be limited to protecting genuinely sensitive materials, as they believe it could otherwise restrict their client from discussing non-sensitive evidence and seeking assistance from volunteer attorneys or others without paid employment arrangements.

Trump's Legal Team Accuses Government of Limiting First Amendment Rights

According to Trump's legal team, the government is trying to limit Trump's First Amendment rights in a case related to First Amendment rights. They also accused President Joe Biden of taking advantage of the situation, citing a social media post from Biden's re-election campaign where he was seen drinking from a "Dark Brandon" coffee mug shortly before Trump's arraignment.

Prosecutors File Request for Protective Order

Prosecutors have filed a request for a protective order in the case against former President Donald Trump. They argue that much of the evidence they plan to share with Trump's legal team is sensitive and confidential. They also express concerns about Trump's social media posts, stating that if he were to publicly share details or grand jury transcripts obtained in discovery, it could have a harmful chilling effect on witnesses and adversely affect the fair administration of justice in the case.

Trump's Legal Team Denied Extension to Respond to Protective Order Request

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has been denied an extension to respond to a protective order request made by the team of Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, a former aide. The request was made in relation to a post Trump made on his Truth Social account, in which he stated, "If you go after me, I'm coming after you!" The legal team requested a hearing to discuss the matter further, but the request was denied due to time constraints. The case is being overseen by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C.

Trump Reportedly Running for 2024 Presidential Election

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly running a campaign for the 2024 presidential election, seeking another term in the White House. Despite facing multiple criminal indictments at the federal and state levels, Trump has denied any wrongdoing and claims to be the target of a "witch hunt." He has pleaded not guilty to charges in two cases, one related to mishandling sensitive documents after leaving office and the other regarding alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.