Accountable. In their motion for a protective order, the Justice Department says, quote, such a protective order is needed in this case the because the defendant has released statements on social media regarding witnesses, judges, attorneys and other associates in legal matters pending against him. In recent days the defendant has issued multiple posts, either specifically or by implication including the following which the defendant posted just hours ago. If you go after me, im coming after you. The filing including a screen shot of that ominous threat. Prosecutors went on to say, quote, if the defendant were to begin issuing public posts using details or, for example, grand jury transcripts obtained in discovery, it could have a harmful, Chilling Effect on witnesses or adversely affect the Fair Administration of justice in this case. That request by the Special Counsel triggered a battle between team trump and the doj. Here is how the New York Times wrote this. John lauro, one of tru
a heartbreaking and agonizing loss by the u.s. women s soccer team has become culture war fodder for the ex-president. on sunday the dreams of a third consecutive world cup championship were shattered when the women s team lost to sweden in penalty kicks. the deciding shot crossing the goal line by just a millimeter. literally. how did donald trump react to the team s world cup exit? he celebrated their loss on truth social. trump blamed their loss on wokeness and took a shot at team captain megan rapinoe for missing her penalty saying nice shot megan. rapinoe and the team have been targets of right-wing media for years for taking the knee to protest for racial justice and saying that they would not visit the white house if they won the world cup in 2019, which they did. we re back with tim. tim, it is hard to imagine a more tasteless response to a group of women who both on the field and off the field represent what is best about america. yeah, it is a gross response.