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Judge Rules Trump Violated Gag Order in Hush Money Case, Threatens Jail Time for Further Infractions

Judge Juan Merchan alluded to potential jail time if President Trump is unwilling to comply with a court order.

President Trump speaks to the media, flanked by lawyer Todd Blanche (R), at the end of the day at Manhattan Criminal Court for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments on April 22, 2024 at New York City.
President Trump speaks to the media, flanked by lawyer Todd Blanche (R), at the end of the day at Manhattan Criminal Court for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments on April 22, 2024 at New York City. Victor J. Blue - Pool/Getty Images