Legal Expert Judge Juan Merchan Holds Former President Donald Trump Accountable for Disinformation Spread

Former President Donald Trump has a long history of spreading misinformation and lies, with over 30,000 false or misleading claims made during his time in office. Recently, legal experts have pointed out how Trump’s lies are being challenged by Judge Juan Merchan in a high-profile trial.

Here are some of the key lies that Trump has been caught spreading in relation to the trial and the gag order imposed by Judge Merchan:

– Trump falsely claimed that he is unable to testify in his own defense due to the gag order, when in reality the order only prevents him from attacking witnesses and court staff.
– Trump attacked Judge Merchan and his daughter, calling them “un-American” in response to the gag order, spreading false information about the judge’s actions.
– Trump was found in violation of the gag order multiple times for attacking witnesses on his Truth Social platform, leading to fines and the threat of potential incarceration.

It is clear that Trump’s narcissistic lying poses a threat to democracy, as it undermines the truth and manipulates public perception for his own benefit. By spreading false information and attacking the judiciary, Trump is eroding trust in the legal system and the rule of law.

Source: [Washington Post – Trump’s false or misleading claims total 30,573 over four years](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/24/trumps-false-or-misleading-claims-total-30573-over-four-years/)