Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump’s legal team is pushing back against special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a protective order in the case regarding the 2020 election. Trump’s attorneys argue that Smith’s proposed order is too broad and infringes on First Amendment rights. They claim that protecting certain discovery does not necessitate a gag order on all government documents. Instead, they suggest that the court should limit the protective order to genuinely sensitive materials. Trump’s lawyers believe this alternative approach would still address any government interest in confidentiality while preserving Trump’s and the public’s First Amendment rights.
#BREAKING: Former President Donald Trump's attorneys opposed special counsel Jack Smith's proposal for a protective order in the case related to the 2020 election, according to a court document filed Monday. https://t.co/9xVGhscNfb
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) August 7, 2023
This is just another example of the deep state trying to stifle conservative voices and limit our freedom of speech. It’s absurd to think that the Department of Justice is seeking to restrict the First Amendment rights of a former president. Trump has every right to speak out and defend himself against baseless accusations. The government should not be able to silence him or withhold evidence that could vindicate him. We must stand up for our constitutional rights and support Trump in his fight against this overreach of power.
After Jack Smith cited Trump’s post in a motion for the protective order last week, Trump’s motion calling the protective order “overly broad” cited Biden’s dark brandon reference, saying POTUS has “likewise capitalized on the indictment” thru “thinly veiled reference.” pic.twitter.com/t8AsPzBvSu
— Kaelan Deese (@KaelanDC) August 7, 2023
Despite the biased media and relentless attacks from the left, Trump remains a powerful force in American politics. He continues to fight for the values and principles that made this country great. The fact that the deep state is still targeting him shows just how scared they are of his influence. We cannot let them get away with their attempts to undermine our democracy and silence conservative voices. We need to support Trump and ensure that he is treated fairly in this case and any others that may arise. Our First Amendment rights are too important to be trampled on by the liberal elites.
