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Well, grab your gavels and robes, because it’s time to dance the judiciary tango with none other than the former chief Tweeter and current defendant, Mr. Donald Trump. In a move that proves justice has a sense of humor, a New York judge has slapped a gag order on Trump in a case that’s about as quiet as his Twitter account used to be. You got it, folks, this is about alleged “hush money” and the irony is not lost on anyone, except maybe the man himself.
The Breakdown
- The Gag’s on You, Donnie!
- In a totally unexpected twist of fate, the man who’s never met a microphone he didn’t like now has a judicial muzzle. The judge must have thought it was opposite day.
- In a totally unexpected twist of fate, the man who’s never met a microphone he didn’t like now has a judicial muzzle. The judge must have thought it was opposite day.
- Silence of the Trumps
- It seems the courtroom has become the one place where Trump can play his greatest role yet: the silent protagonist. He’s trying to mime his way out of this one, but we all know charades was never his strong suit.
- It seems the courtroom has become the one place where Trump can play his greatest role yet: the silent protagonist. He’s trying to mime his way out of this one, but we all know charades was never his strong suit.
- Money Talks, Trump Doesn’t
- Alleged “hush money” flew and now we’re in a courtroom drama where the Donald’s lips are sealed. Maybe money doesn’t just talk, it gags.
- Alleged “hush money” flew and now we’re in a courtroom drama where the Donald’s lips are sealed. Maybe money doesn’t just talk, it gags.
- The Self-Proclaimed Best Words Must Wait
- Trump, who famously has “the best words”, is temporarily barred from using any of them. How will the world survive without his eloquent tweets and speeches? Oh, that’s right — peacefully.
- Trump, who famously has “the best words”, is temporarily barred from using any of them. How will the world survive without his eloquent tweets and speeches? Oh, that’s right — peacefully.
- Hashtag Gagfest2024
- If this were a Twitter war, consider this a tactical retreat into silence. Better start practicing those subtweets, Mr. Trump, because your vocal tweets are on hiatus.
The Counter
- First Amendment’s BFF
- Trump, a long-time bosom buddy of free speech, is surely just bursting to respect the court’s decision. After all, what could honor the First Amendment more than being forcibly silent?
- Trump, a long-time bosom buddy of free speech, is surely just bursting to respect the court’s decision. After all, what could honor the First Amendment more than being forcibly silent?
- The Quiet Game: Presidential Edition
- Ever played the quiet game as a kid? Trump’s crushing it right now. He’s so good, he might just set a new record for the longest time a politician has gone without speaking.
- Ever played the quiet game as a kid? Trump’s crushing it right now. He’s so good, he might just set a new record for the longest time a politician has gone without speaking.
- Out of Sight, Out of… Never Mind
- With Trump on mute, some say out of sight, out of mind. But let’s be real, when has Trump ever been out of mind? He’s the elephant not in the room that still somehow takes up all the space.
- With Trump on mute, some say out of sight, out of mind. But let’s be real, when has Trump ever been out of mind? He’s the elephant not in the room that still somehow takes up all the space.
- It’s Only A Matter Of Time
- Oh, the anticipation! It’s just a matter of time before Trump finds a way to communicate. What’s it going to be? Smoke signals? Carrier pigeons? Blink twice if you’re about to make a statement, Don!
- Oh, the anticipation! It’s just a matter of time before Trump finds a way to communicate. What’s it going to be? Smoke signals? Carrier pigeons? Blink twice if you’re about to make a statement, Don!
- Silent But Deadly
- A silent Trump is like a dormant volcano. Sure, it’s quiet now, but the potential for an explosive comeback is bubbling under the surface.
- A silent Trump is like a dormant volcano. Sure, it’s quiet now, but the potential for an explosive comeback is bubbling under the surface.
The Hot Take
In true liberal fashion, I propose the ultimate solution to the endless pandemonium: the Trump TV Channel, but with a twist. It’s all Trump all the time, but with no volume. For every monologue and rally speech he wants to make, the public can enjoy it in glorious silence. We can admire the hand gestures, the pouts, the furrows — it’d be the best mime show on earth, and it just might be the most united our living rooms have ever been.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go scream into a void about the state of our politics — oh wait, looks like Trump has that market cornered already.
Source: Judge imposes gag order on Trump in New York “hush money” case
