Special counsel Jack Smith is seeking a “narrowly tailored” gag order on Donald Trump, citing a history of targeting those who “present an obstacle” to him.
Trump “has an established practice of issuing inflammatory public statements targeted at individuals or institutions that present an obstacle or challenge to him,” prosecutors wrote.
“Like his previous public disinformation campaign regarding the 2020 presidential election, the defendant’s recent extrajudicial statements are intended to undermine public confidence in an institution — the judicial system — and to undermine confidence in and intimidate individuals –the Court, the jury pool, witnesses, and prosecutors,” the filing says.
“The defendant knows that when he publicly attacks individuals and institutions, he inspires others to perpetrate threats and harassment against his targets,” prosecutors added.
The order would not stop Trump from referencing public court documents or proclaiming his innocence.
