NEW YORK — Donald Trump was held in contempt of court Monday during his hush money trial for a record tenth time, compelling the judge to force the defendant to wear a restraining mask made popular by Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
“Try violating this gag order, punk!” impartial and incorruptible Judge Juan Merchan said as he signaled the bailiff to muzzle the former president.
“You’ll never silence me, me boys!” Trump reportedly said as his freedom of speech was cut off by an unsightly mask.
Several in the court expressed concern that the mask only prevents biting, but still allows talking. “It won’t even keep him quiet! What’s the point of this thing?” said a spokesperson for the prosecution.
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John Keefe