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Trump Knows The Distinction Between A Jail And A Prison — And He May Learn It Firsthand
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Trump Knows The Distinction Between A Jail And A Prison — And He May Learn It Firsthand

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump made clear to his followers he knows the difference between a jail and a prison, and he may well get a chance to experience both thanks to the same federal judge.Soon after U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Sunday night reinstated a limited gag order banning Trump from attacking likely witnesses in the criminal case related to his coup attempt, the former president unloaded on his onetime attorney general, Bill Barr, who is almost certain to be called as a prosecution witness.“I called Bill Barr Dumb, Weak, Slow Moving, Lethargic, Gutless, and Lazy, a RINO WHO COULDN’T DO THE JOB,” Trump posted to social media about an hour after Chutkan’s decision was entered into the court record. “Bill Barr is a LOSER!”It’s unknown whether Chutkan will respond to the appare...
More Evidence Emerges That Judge Chutkan Has an Ax to Grind Against Trump – RedState
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More Evidence Emerges That Judge Chutkan Has an Ax to Grind Against Trump – RedState

Judge Tanya Chutkan is already making life difficult for Donald Trump and his lawyers. As RedState reported, Tuesday brought yet another example with a controversial ruling. Specifically, Judge Chutkan scheduled a hearing for August 11th, a day that both of Trump’s lawyers weren’t available. Why? Because one of them was scheduled to be in Florida at a hearing involving the DOJ’s other indictment against the former president. Recognizing the conflict, both Trump’s legal team and the prosecution agreed that August 10th would work. Instead of granting that reasonable request, worked out by both sides, Chutkan denied any change of date, effectively denying Trump of his full counsel being present. Of course, anyone who has looked over Judge Chutkan’s background wouldn’t have been surprised ...