It’s a common topic these days: the possibility of former President Donald Trump landing in jail. The buzz is real, and it’s not just regular folks talking about it. Even some lawyers who know the legal ropes are weighing in.
Judge Tanya Chutkan, who’s handling one of Trump’s many legal cases, recently slapped him with a gag order. This order limits what he can say about the people involved in his case, but Trump isn’t known for keeping quiet.
Special Counsel Jack Smith argued that the gag order was necessary because Trump had verbally attacked him and others involved in the case. Even Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, wasn’t spared.
Ty Cobb, a former White House special counsel, believes fines won’t be enough to stop Trump’s mudslinging. He thinks Trump might have to spend a night or weekend in jail to put an end to his behavior.
Now, we’ve heard talk of Trump being locked up for a while, but there are doubts about whether it’ll ever happen. Some experts think he might end up with home confinement due to the security issues of imprisoning a former president.
However, these are unprecedented times. Trump is running for president while being a defendant in a federal espionage case and a criminal case related to election interference. History suggests that warnings alone won’t curb his misconduct.
Judge Arthur Engoron has made it clear that future violations could lead to much harsher consequences, including more significant fines, contempt of court charges, and perhaps even imprisonment.
George Conway, former husband of Kellyanne Conway, pointed out that fines could keep growing, potentially reaching astronomical figures.
In one case, Trump has already been found liable for fraud, and he may have to auction off his New York properties. For him, that’s a tough pill to swallow, but jail time could be even worse.
“Wow, that’ll be an incredible thing to actually see happen.” Ty Cobb, Trump’s former White House lawyer, predicts Trump will be sent to jail for violating a gag order. (Video: CNN) pic.twitter.com/0s95iAqYvx
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) October 31, 2023
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder believes that if Trump were an average person, his repeated violations of gag orders might already have him facing jail time. But it’s worth noting that the justice system doesn’t always treat everyone the same way.
Amidst all these legal woes, Trump is still a strong contender in the Republican presidential race. It’s certainly an interesting time in politics!
Consider, for instance, this moment when Donald Trump said “Sioux Falls” multiple times despite being in Sioux City. It got so bad someone had to step onto the stage to correct Trump before he then corrected himself. Not great. It’s a pattern…pic.twitter.com/JLguaPW7ih
— Victor Shi (@Victorshi2020) October 29, 2023
