On Tuesday, Donald Trump’s lead counsel, Todd Blanche, filed a pre-motion letter with Justice Merchan asking him to lift the gag order he imposed against convicted felon Donald Trump before the upcoming debate with President Biden. In this letter, Blanche argues the bases for the gag order no longer exist, and cites four specific reasons why the order should be lifted. But what is most interesting about the letter may be what is not in it: the name of Trump’s attorney, Susan Necheles.
The omission of Necheles' name was quickly caught by legal analyst and former Justice Department prosecutor Andrew Weissmann, who wrote, “Trump seeks to have the NY gag order removed. One of his counsel does NOT sign it.”
The letter to Justice Merchan is signed by Donald Trump’s other counsel in the case, Todd Blanche, along with attorney Emil Bove.
Necheles' absence from the letter raises new questions about the internal dynamics within Trump’s legal team and her current role therein. Her omission from this letter could show that she disagrees with Trump’s latest legal maneuver, or could mean that she is off the team entirely, willingly or unwillingly.
These news commentators are trying too hard to read the tea leave.
Necheles was hired for her trial expertise. She'll probably work on the appeal, and might have provided input to this letter, but Blanche's firm is in charge, and there's no reason to have multiple law firms and multiple signatures (the procuring of which involves extra time and trouble) for a housekeeping letter.
Also, Necheles probably needs to spend time taking care of her own practice.
These news commentators are trying too hard to read the tea leave.
Necheles was hired for her trial expertise. She'll probably work on the appeal, and might have provided input to this letter, but Blanche's firm is in charge, and there's no reason to have multiple law firms and multiple signatures (the procuring of which involves extra time and trouble) for a housekeeping letter.
Also, Necheles probably needs to spend time taking care of her own practice.
Frank G. Runyeon
@frankrunyeon
New:
@ManhattanDA
says Trump's gag order should remain in effect "at least through the sentencing hearing" and post-trial motions.
DA disputes the idea that shielding trial proceedings was the court's only rationale.
So, my guess was wrong. This is just a pre-motion letter. We'll see how they justify continuing the order when they file their brief.
The New York City Police Department is preparing to revoke former President Donald Trump’s license to carry a gun, a senior police official told CNN.
Trump’s New York concealed carry license was quietly suspended on April 1, 2023, following his indictment on criminal charges in New York, the official said.
Two of the three pistols he was licensed to carry were turned over to the NYPD on March 31, 2023, and a third gun listed on Trump’s license “was lawfully moved to Florida,” the person added.
After Trump was convicted of 34 felonies on May 30, 2024, he could be in violation of multiple state and federal laws if he still possesses that third gun in Florida. CNN has reached out to representatives of Trump to determine whether he still has a gun in Florida.
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a federal crime.
The New York City Police Department is preparing to revoke former President Donald Trump’s license to carry a gun, a senior police official told CNN.
Trump’s New York concealed carry license was quietly suspended on April 1, 2023, following his indictment on criminal charges in New York, the official said.
Two of the three pistols he was licensed to carry were turned over to the NYPD on March 31, 2023, and a third gun listed on Trump’s license “was lawfully moved to Florida,” the person added.
After Trump was convicted of 34 felonies on May 30, 2024, he could be in violation of multiple state and federal laws if he still possesses that third gun in Florida. CNN has reached out to representatives of Trump to determine whether he still has a gun in Florida.
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is a federal crime.
Clearly, NARA should send a letter requesting all firearms in his possessions for the National Archives. What could go wrong?
Did chancery just post an ablative absolute phrase? That is mighty powerful Latin! 
Shamelessly stolen from FB.
