Demanding the detention of Donald Trump, former federal prosecutor and legal expert Glenn Kirschner asserts that the ex-president’s recent link-sharing to the bio page of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows warrants immediate action. Bellows, who rendered Trump ineligible for Maine’s ballot under the 14th Amendment, faced alarming communications and a “swatting” incident at her residence.
As reported by Raw Story on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Kirschner contends that Trump’s actions send a perilous “signal to his supporters,” urging them to target individuals opposing him. On Kirschner’s Justice Matters YouTube channel, the legal expert highlights Trump’s history of similar attacks on prosecutors and officials, resulting in multiple gag orders against him.
In questioning the repetition of such incidents, Kirschner emphasizes the necessity to disrupt the cycle of Trump’s behavior. Noting that Trump is presently on pretrial release in four felony cases, Kirschner argues that if he poses a danger to the community, the law allows for detention pending trial.
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“How many times are we going to watch this movie?” Kirschner queries, urging the application of pretrial detention laws to halt the recurring pattern. Bellows, in an interview with the Associated Press, expressed a genuine sense of danger due to the threats against her.
Trump’s strategy of singling out officials who oppose him raises concerns about the safety of those involved in election administration. Kirschner’s call for Trump’s detention hinges on the assertion that the former president’s actions pose a danger to the community, especially those carrying out their duties in accordance with the law.
Highlighting the escalating threats, including the alarming swatting incident, underscores the tangible consequences of Trump’s rhetoric. The legal battle surrounding Trump’s accountability for post-presidential actions continues to unfold, with experts like Kirschner urging authorities to intervene and disrupt the persistent pattern of intimidation and threats against those upholding the law.
