Outspoken as ever, Trump has had quite a bit to say about the trial none of it complimentary.
The penalty was relatively light, considering that gag order violations can be punishable by jail time.
So why didn’t Engoron put Trump behind bars?
The List spoke to a legal expert for answers.
In essence, Trump has gotten off lightly so far due to his previous stint in the White House.
Unamused, Engoron slapped the hefty fine on the former POTUS in an attempt to stop his insults.
The judge could have imposed a jail sentence, but opted not to.
“Trump is being given a lot more leeway than other civil or criminal defendants,” he explained.
“Someone else would have probably been held in contempt by now.
Aposted imageof a check on X, formerly known as Twitter, indicates the fine was promptly paid.
‘Will Donald Trump stay ‘gagged’ for long?
Will the financial slap on the wrist prompt Donald Trump to keep his thoughts to himself?
Maybe not.Trump’s aggressive body language at the fraud trialsuggests he’s not apologetic.
