A government official was forced to evacuate his residence after his home address was leaked online by a fervent supporter of former President Donald Trump. The distressing incident came to light through an unredacted portion of Judge Tanya Chutkan’s partial gag order, publicly disclosed on Wednesday, December 20, as reported by the Messenger.
The revised version of Judge Tanya Chutkan’s partial gag order, initially a 68-page document released on December 8 by a three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, contained three pages with redacted information, a revelation underscored by the Messenger.
The Messenger, breaking the story, disclosed that the newly unveiled details highlighted the severe security threats faced by multiple state and local officials who found themselves targeted by Trump or his ardent supporters.
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One particularly alarming revelation within the redacted portion of the order unveiled the plight of a state official who opted to cease public comments after being targeted by a Trump tweet, deeming it “the safest thing to do.”
These distressing anecdotes formed a crucial part of the panel’s deliberations as they considered whether to uphold the judge’s October gag order against Trump, a decision that was ultimately affirmed.
Former President Donald Trump, despite this legal setback, has appealed the ruling. It is noteworthy that Trump retains the freedom to criticize the Biden Administration, the Justice Department, and Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team during the ongoing legal proceedings.
In the midst of the legal battles, it’s important to highlight that the former president has entered a plea of not guilty to felony charges alleging his obstruction of the 2020 presidential election. The case continues to evolve as the legal proceedings unfold.
