New York Judge Juan Merchan refused a motion by former President Donald Trump’s attorneys to amend the gag order against the former president on Thursday afternoon, reported MSNBC’s Adam Klasfeld.
Trump attorney Todd Blanche argued that the former president should be allowed to “respond publicly” to adult film star Stormy Daniels, a key witness in the Manhattan hush money case, now that she has already delivered her testimony. But Merchan said he simply could not trust that the former president would respond in a civil way and not engage in further witness intimidation.
“That’s just not the track record,” said Merchan, adding, “Your client’s track record speaks for itself.”
Judge shuts down Trump’s attempt to amend gag order: ‘Track record speaks for itself’ (msn.com)