Trump team asks for three-day extension to respond to DOJ protective order.

Trump’s ⁣Legal Team Requests Extension to Respond to Protective Order

Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump have filed a court request for a three-day extension to ‌respond to ‍a protective‍ order filed by the Justice Department. This order aims to prevent Trump from sharing details of evidence from his Jan. 6 criminal case proceedings.

The request was made after Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump’s legal team must⁤ respond to the special counsel’s motion‌ by Monday at 5 p.m. The Justice Department filed the order on Friday, citing⁣ concerns ​about a message Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

Trump’s Team ​Criticizes DOJ’s Protective‌ Order

In their filing, ⁤Trump’s team criticized the government for not engaging in discussions‍ about the content‌ or ⁤scope of the proposed ⁤order. They argued that extensive discovery in the case requires a methodical and cooperative approach. Instead, they requested‍ the deadline be moved to Thursday to allow for ⁣a thorough⁢ assessment of the protective order.

The defense team expressed their concerns about ⁤the government’s tactics, stating that Friday evening ultimatums without prior communication hinder productive resolutions and discourage agreement.

If Trump’s‌ team intends to challenge the ⁢protective order, ⁣they must file a revised version ‍and submit it to Judge ⁢Chutkan before the deadline.

Protective Order Filed After Trump’s Warning

The protective order was filed in response ​to a message ⁣Trump posted on his Truth⁢ Social account, ​where he warned, ⁣”If ​you go after me, I’m coming after you!” Prosecutors were concerned that Trump‍ would publicly share evidence related to⁢ his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Prosecutors⁣ urged Judge Chutkan to issue an order preventing​ any findings related to the case from being​ made public. They highlighted Trump’s previous public statements on social media regarding legal matters and ⁤expressed concerns about the potential impact on the ongoing criminal proceedings.

The filing does not explicitly request a gag order against ‍Trump, but prosecutors emphasized their intention to ‌keep a substantial amount of evidence out of public view while the case unfolds.

Trump’s ‍Team Defends ⁣First Amendment Rights

Trump’s legal team argued that the⁤ social media post in question falls under his First Amendment rights to express his opinion online. They stated​ that the post was a response to specific groups and Super PACs and should be considered political speech.

This filing comes shortly after Trump’s arraignment on federal charges⁢ in Washington, D.C. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is ⁢scheduled to ⁤appear in court again on Aug. 28 for a hearing to determine the trial date.

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