Trump dismisses judge’s jail threat as New York district attorney’s office expects two more weeks of testimony

New York prosecutors who brought the criminal hush money trial against Donald Trump said Monday that they expect to bring additional witnesses to the stand for at least two more weeks, as the former president openly chided the judge’s latest threats of jail time.

Trump concluded his day in court by suggesting he is fully willing to go to jail to keep railing against his case despite the gag order against him, which he considers an affront to his First Amendment rights. The gag order prevents him from making comments about witnesses, the jury, and family members of prosecutors and Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the case.

Former President Donald Trump, left, speaks to reporters while accompanied by his lead attorney Todd Blanche, right, after exiting court for the day from his trial at Manhattan criminal court, Monday, May 6, 2024, in New York.

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