Trump says he will go to jail over gag order: ‘I’ll do that sacrifice’
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has said he would rather face jail time than comply with a gag order imposed on him. In his written order, the judge warned that Trump could face an “incarceratory punishment” if he continues his “wilful violations” of the court’s order, if “necessary and appropriate under the circumstances”. “The liberal judge in New York just threatened to THROW ME IN JAIL” a fundraising email sent before this Monday’s ruling read, with emphasised red lettering and the subject line, “They want me in HANDCUFFS.” The email encouraged supporters to “Stand with Trump” and directed donations to a joint-fundraising committee launched this spring, Trump National Committee JFC. and watch those poll numbers go through the roof,” Students for Trump Chair Ryan Fournier said on X on Monday after Judge Merchan threatened Trump with jail time.