Trump Facing New Legal Challenge Over Public Comments on Latest Indictment

Summary:

• Former President Donald Trump faces a new legal challenge over his public comments on criminal indictments.
• Government prosecutors requested a protective order to limit Trump's public statements regarding the 2020 election interference case.
• Trump's campaign ad targets officials involved in Trump-related investigations.
• Some Republican figures, like Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence, have distanced themselves from Trump's claims.
• Trump will have to handle multiple court dates while continuing his campaign appearances.

Following his arraignment on more criminal charges, former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail this weekend, but he faces a new legal challenge over his public comments on the indictments. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn has the latest.

Trump's Strong Words

In South Carolina Saturday night, former President Donald Trump didn't let up. It's a disgrace. Railing against the criminal charges he faces and special counsel Jack Smith. He's got a sham indictment and the man that's doing it, I really believe he's mentally ill. On Friday, government prosecutors asked a federal judge for a protective order to limit what Trump can say publicly about the proceedings in the 2020 election interference case.

Concerns and Evidence

They cited concerns he might share pretrial evidence and his history of making public statements regarding individuals involved in legal proceedings against him. Pointing to this truth social post Friday, if you go after me, I'm coming after you. A new Trump campaign ad targets officials leading Trump-related investigations, including Smith and several others. Few of his Republican opponents have been willing to risk criticizing Trump and alienating GOP primary voters, but there are cracks in the armor. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis now dismissing some Trump claims about vote theft, and former Vice President Mike Pence speaking on Sunday's Face the Nation. President Trump was wrong. He was wrong then, he's wrong now.

Upcoming Challenges

Trump will be forced to juggle multiple court dates with campaign appearances this month, including a Republican debate and a fourth indictment in Georgia could happen within weeks. Bradley Blackburn, CBS News, New York.

The legal battle surrounding Trump's public comments adds another layer of complexity to his political comeback.