Former President Donald Trump has stirred up controversy once again as he took advantage of a pause in a judge's gag order to publicly berate Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt and special counsel Jack Smith. Trump, known for his outspoken nature, referred to Pratt as a "red haired weirdo" and labeled Smith as "deranged," according to a report by the New York Post.

The source of Trump's anger stemmed from reports that Pratt, a member of Trump's Mar-a-Lago club and a packaging mogul, claimed that Trump had shared sensitive information about US nuclear submarines. Pratt alleged that Trump disclosed details about the number of nuclear warheads carried by certain submarines as well as their proximity to Russian subs without detection, as reported by ABC.

Trump swiftly dismissed these allegations, stating unequivocally on his social media platform, Truth Social, "The Failing New York Times story, leaked by Deranged Jack Smith and the Biden 'Political Opponent Abuser' DOJ, about a red haired weirdo from Australia, named Anthony Pratt, is Fake News. I never spoke to him about Submarines."

While denying discussions about submarines, Trump acknowledged that he talked to Pratt about job creation in Ohio and Pennsylvania, emphasizing his commitment to fostering a strong economy and creating employment opportunities. "That's what I'm all about - JOBS, A GREAT ECONOMY, LOW TAXES, NO INFLATION, ENERGY DOMINANCE, STRONG BORDERS, NO ENDLESS WARS, LOW INTEREST RATES, and much more!" Trump asserted.

Pratt's claims have not gone uncontested, with Trump's spokesman dismissing them as lacking context and relevant information. However, both The New York Times and Australia's "60 Minutes" report that there is audio evidence of Pratt discussing Trump's revelations about the submarines.

Moreover, Pratt's involvement goes beyond his allegations. He is one of the approximately 80 people whom prosecutors believe could provide compelling testimonies against Trump in the sprawling criminal case. The case, consisting of 40 counts, includes charges of alleged hoarding of classified documents after his presidency.

The trial, set to commence in May, has been subject to a partial gag order imposed on Trump by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan. This order, implemented on October 16, prohibits Trump from attacking prosecutors, court staff, or their families, as well as discussing potential witnesses or testimony. However, the gag order was temporarily lifted as Trump's legal team aims to challenge its constitutionality in the US appeals court.

In response to the gag order, Trump expressed his discontent with Judge Chutkan, asserting that her "whole life is not liking me" and condemning the order as "unconstitutional."

Facing a total of 91 criminal counts across various cases, Trump vehemently denies any wrongdoing and maintains his innocence. The charges include alleged hoarding of classified documents, subversion of the 2020 election, tampering in the Georgia 2020 election, and hush-money payments in Manhattan.

As the legal battle unfolds, the spotlight remains on Trump and the controversial allegations against him. The upcoming trial will undoubtedly shed further light on the details surrounding these criminal charges, as both sides eagerly seek to present their evidence and arguments.