In a recent appearance on Fox News Sunday, legal analyst Jonathan Turley discussed the recent gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump by Judge Juan Merchan. Turley expressed his belief that the U.S. Supreme Court would closely scrutinize the order.

Turley, an attorney and professor at George Washington University Law School, initially stated that Merchan's order had "major constitutional problems." When asked about the possibility of the order reaching the Supreme Court, Turley opined that the Court would view it unfavorably in its current form. He emphasized the importance of considering the political speech element in a case involving a leading presidential candidate right before an election, which he felt the judge failed to do.

The gag order was imposed on Trump in relation to the case brought forth by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who accuses the former president of falsifying business records linked to hush-money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, asserts that the case is politically motivated.

Judge Merchan's order prohibits Trump from making public statements about individuals involved in the case, excluding himself and Bragg. Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, and Daniels are also covered by the gag order. However, the order does not extend to the families of Merchan or Bragg, which Trump has exploited on social media, repeatedly attacking Merchan's daughter, Loren.

In response to Trump's repeated attacks, Bragg's office sent a letter requesting clarification on whom the order protects, particularly family members. Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, opposed the request, asserting that the order does not include any restrictions preventing Trump from criticizing Bragg, Merchan, or their families.

Turley criticized Merchan's order, arguing that it creates an imbalance by allowing Cohen to publicly speak against Trump while hindering the former president's ability to respond. He highlighted the significance of the upcoming presidential election and accused the judges of silencing a presidential candidate on a crucial issue.

Furthermore, Michael Cohen, in an interview with MSNBC, claimed that Trump's attacks on judges are meant to incite his supporters to act in a similar manner to the events of January 6th. Cohen referred to this behavior as witness intimidation and harassment.

Steven Cheung, Trump campaign communications director, dismissed Cohen's statements, calling him a convicted perjurer and compulsive liar.

Although the hush-money case is considered less significant compared to Trump's other criminal cases, it is currently set to be the first one to go to trial, starting on Monday, April 15.

As the legal battle continues, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court to see how they weigh in on the gag order imposed on former President Trump.