“ELECTION INTERFERENCE!”

The judge in this case, Justice Juan Merchan, has ordered Trump to appear to hear the judge read the protective order he issued a few weeks ago.

— erica orden (@eorden) May 23, 2023

Yeah, being a Presidential candidate doesn’t give you magic constitutional super powers.

Blanche: "I have explained to him that that is not your honor’s attention…and that this is not a gag order."

— erica orden (@eorden) May 23, 2023

Which made no inpression on Trump:

"Just had New York County Supreme Court hearing where I believe my First Amendment Rights, 'Freedom of Speech,' have been violated, and they forced upon us a trial date of March 25th, right in the middle of Primary season. Very unfair, but this is exactly what the Radical Left Democrats wanted. It’s called ELECTION INTERFERENCE, and nothing like this has ever happened in our Country before!!!"

“Election interference” applies only to the DOJ under its regulations (not a matter of law) and only to investigations begun or announced within 60 (or is it 90?) days of Election Day. “Primary season” doesn’t count for anything. And, as I say, those regs don’t apply to the state of New York.

Violation of that court order in 3…2…1….