Judge Chutkan Is Not Entertained By Trump's Antics
Donald Trump's typical legal strategy is pretty predictable:
1. Attack the judge.
2. Attack the prosecutor.
3. Call it a witchhunt.
4. Play the victim.
5. Election interference!
6. It's a hoax!
7. I did nothing wrong.
8. They are really indicting you.
9. Delay.
10. Complain publicly.
11. More delays.
12. Motions.
13. More delays.
14. Hope to get relected.
15. Delays.
On Friday night he put out a bonkers Truth Social post where he basically threatened retribution against anyone who went after him, saying:
'IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU!'
Within hours the DOJ had filed a motion requesting a protective order (not to be confused with a gag order, which I would prefer). A protective order against witness intimidation or usage of discovery documents or information provided in those documents.