Judge Threatens to Jail Trump Over Gag Order, Finds Him in Contempt for 10th Time: A Closer Look

Seth takes a closer look at the judge in Trump's criminal trial threatening to throw him in jail for violating his gag order while MAGA Republicans humiliate themselves in a desperate bid to become his running mate.


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[richardowens]

I'm worn out with the threats from judges. I'm ready to see a judge - any judge - have the courage to actually hold Trump accountable for the first time in his life.

[peterlongprong]

Trump: " I can't even talk because I have a gag order. "
Public: " Then why is your mouth flapping? Go away! "

[abthedragon]

Tim Scott being unable to answer "yes" or "no" to such a simple question is just embarrassing.

[jcoopes]

Yes Hannity, this is America, where NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW! We, the people need accountability!

[peterblood]

The way Tim Scot answered that simple "Yes" or "No" question is why people are leaving his stupid party.

[teresamichaud]

"you are the former president, and possibly the next as well" I thought Lady Justice was blind. why does his status mean anything in court? I'm embarrassed for the USA. I feel sad for you guys.

[SockimusPrime]

I think the safety goggles add to the bit. Those few extra seconds of "Let me just put these on" before smashing the answering machine really sold it for me.

[miguelmatallanes]

"Loch, which is Scottish for Lago" ... Hilarious 😂😂

[AChandle]

Trump "Im not allowed to talk about it..."
proceeds to talk about it.

[existentialismtyrant]

Just throw him in jail. If that was anyone else they would have been in jail two weeks ago

[Sitania]

You missed a great opportunity for the book trump was reading to be obviously upside down

[michaelXXLF]

The only reasonable answer to Tim Scott's unhinged ramblings would have been: "I take that as a 'No!'"

[adpirtle]

I can't believe we now live in one of those countries where committing to accepting the results of an election is treated as a gotcha question.

[pb_and_nutella]

The fact that someone might become president is no reason not to jail them for jail-able offenses

[loveexists]

The “statement to your spouse “was the funniest thing I’ve heard in a long time You have quite a way of describing these outrageous headlines. Kudos to your writers!

[sakarakit]

threats do not equal justice or equality... Make Accountability Great Again

[bencoomer]

Scott's statements SHOULD be disqualifying him from any sort of office in the US.

[Eileen.Nunya.Bizz]

'That is my statement.' I guess that works for a lot of answers you'd like to dodge 😂!

[perryervin]

Dear Lord, Tim. How far down are you willing to sink or far up are you willing to crawl? Appeasement has never been an indication of strong character.

[thehellyousay]

funny how he never stops talking about how the gag order stops him from talking ...