'The same rules of a defendant's statements being used against him apply to Trump as equally as with any other defendant,' a legal expert told Newsweek.
. This would prevent Trump from discussing aspects about the case, or discussing potential witnesses.that even if Trump's comments about Pence are not considered a violation of a protective order, they could be used against him as evidence by the prosecution to suggest a pattern of behavior.
"The same rules of a defendant's statements being used against him apply to Trump as equally as with any other defendant.
"They may not even need to say that what he is saying about Pence is illegal," Ritter added."If it plays a role in his overall pattern of behavior, it could be corroborating evidence of what they're trying to prove in the indictment. I could imagine a situation where, at closing arguments, a prosecutor would say that Trump demonized Pence on January 6 and that Trump's demonization of Pence on social media has continued ever since.
With regards as to whether Trump's attacks may be classed as witnesses intimidation, Ritter said the only circumstances where Trump"would cross the line" would be if Trump shared privileged information about the former vice president. Ritter added it could also happen if Trump is"inciting his most fringe followers to take it upon themselves to intimidate Pence and prevent his continued cooperation with the prosecution.
"Anything Trump says or writes can be used against him, but it must be relevant to proving the offenses in the indictment," McQuade saidTrump and Pence's relationship fell apart in the wake of the January 6 attack, during which the former president's supporters could be heard
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