Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., eviscerated a New York judge's decision to impose thousands of dollars of fines on former President Trump for violating a gag order, calling the move 'disgusting.' According to the top Trump-endorser and potential vice presidential pick, the judge is 'getting rid of his First Amendment rights.' 'It is actually limiting our freedom of expression as Americans,' he told Fox News Digital in an interview. NY DEM SENS.
Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding in the New York v. Trump trial in Manhattan, levied nine fines, $1,000 per post, that violated his gag order, against Trump on Tuesday. The fines amounted to $9,000 for the former president. The gag order bars Trump from discussing witnesses and family members of court officials publicly. Trump's defense argued that the order violated his First Amendment rights, which Scott echoed on Tuesday.
he wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to the New York state court system for comment. GOP SENATORS AIR 'DEEP CONCERNS' OVER NPR BIAS, URGE CEO TO ‘START A COURSE CORRECTION’ Scott has been named by Trump as a contender for his running mate going into the November election against Biden, even remarking that the South Carolina senator is 'a much better' advocate for him than Scott was for himself during his own presidential bid.
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