"Judges Express Concern Over Trump's Attacks and Gag Order in Hush Money Case"
Republican-appointed judges, including U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton, have spoken out against Donald Trump's attacks on the judiciary, warning that they could lead to violence and tyranny. They expressed concern over the impact of Trump's rhetoric on followers and the surge in threats against federal judges, particularly those handling cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The judges criticized Trump's disregard for historical facts and his characterization of riot defendants, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an independent judiciary to uphold the rule of law.