Trump Removes Social Media Posts That Judge Says Violated Gag Order

The former president was also fined on Tuesday.
Trump Removes Social Media Posts That Judge Says Violated Gag Order
Former President Donald Trump appears in court during his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on April 30, 2024. Victor J. Blue-Pool/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Former President Donald Trump removed multiple social media and website posts on Tuesday to comply with a judge’s order.

Earlier Tuesday, Judge Juan Merchan ordered the former president to remove seven posts on Truth Social and two on his campaign website, alleging they violated a gag order. He also held President Trump in contempt of the court and fined him $9,000 for the posts.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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