Although prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York are seeking only to fine him for violating a gag order, the Secret Service is preparing in the unlikely event that he is jailed by Judge Juan Merchan.
The Secret Service, which by law is required to protect Trump, held meetings and started planning in case Merchan decides to send him to short-term confinement, ABC News reported Tuesday. A contempt hearing was held Tuesday and Merchan reserved his decision, meaning he could issue it at any time.
Prosecutors claim Trump has repeatedly violated a gag order that prohibits him from attacking witnesses, jurors, and others involved in the case, except for Democrat Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a payment to porn star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
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