In a recent court filing, Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith has sought a gag order against former President Donald Trump, following his misleading claims about the search warrant used in the 2022 raid on his Mar-a-Lago residence. The unsealed warrant pertains to Trump's classified documents criminal case in Florida, where he faces multiple felony counts for allegedly keeping classified materials illegally and impeding the government's efforts to recover them.

The raid conducted at Mar-a-Lago resulted in the seizure of numerous classified documents, leading to charges against the former president. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the accusations, denying any wrongdoing. However, on Tuesday, he took to his Truth Social account to spread misleading claims about the warrant, alleging that the DOJ had authorized the FBI to use deadly force during the raid.

Responding to Trump's claims, the FBI released a statement clarifying that the use of the phrase "deadly force" in the warrant was standard practice and emphasized that there were no additional measures or deviation from protocol during the search. The statement refuted Trump's insinuation that FBI agents were authorized to shoot him, maintaining that the wording was identical to that used when agents searched President Joe Biden's Delaware home for classified materials.

Legal analyst Glenn Kirschner, a frequent critic of the former president, commented on the ongoing developments in a YouTube video, stating that the latest court filing by Smith exposed Trump's "dangerous, incendiary, violence-inducing lies." Kirschner further expressed the need for the judge overseeing the case, Aileen Cannon, to take action against Trump, considering the potential risks his inaccurate comments pose to law enforcement officials involved in the proceedings.

Smith's motion requests Judge Cannon to prevent Trump from making statements that could present a "significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger" to the law enforcement agents involved in the case. The filing argues that Trump's misleading remarks create a false impression about the intentions and conduct of federal law enforcement agents, potentially exposing them to threats, violence, and harassment.

Judge Cannon, who was appointed by Trump in 2020, has faced criticism for certain decisions perceived to favor the former president. One such decision was indefinitely suspending the start of the trial while other legal disputes related to the case were resolved.

Several legal analysts have voiced support for Smith's motion, suggesting that it could place Judge Cannon in a challenging position. If the gag order is not granted, Smith may appeal to a higher court, citing potential bias.

In response to the motion, Trump's campaign communications director, Steven Cheung, issued a statement alleging that the filing was evidence of attempts by "Crooked Joe Biden and his Hacks and Thugs" to infringe on Trump's and American voters' First Amendment rights. Cheung labeled the attempts to silence Trump during the presidential campaign as desperate efforts by "Radical Democrats" running a failing campaign for a "failed president."

As the legal saga continues, the filing of the motion for a gag order marks another significant twist in the criminal case against the former president. The court will now consider the motion and Judge Cannon will determine the appropriate course of action, taking into account the arguments put forth by both sides.