In an ongoing classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, federal prosecutors have filed a motion requesting that the judge in Florida prohibit Trump from making public statements that could pose a significant danger to law enforcement agents involved in the prosecution.

The request was made to the federal district judge overseeing the case, Aileen Cannon, following Trump's recent distorted claim that FBI agents who searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in August 2022 were "authorized to shoot" him. Trump stated that the agents were "locked and loaded ready to take me out and put my family in danger."

However, US Attorney General Merrick Garland swiftly denounced Trump's characterization as false and dangerous. The disclosure in a court document revealed that the FBI followed a standard use-of-force policy during the search, which strictly prohibits the use of deadly force unless there is a reasonable belief that the subject poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or another person.

It is important to note that Trump and his family were not present at Mar-a-Lago during the FBI search, as it was coordinated in advance with the US Secret Service, which provides security for former and sitting presidents. No force was used during the raid.

Prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith's team emphasized in court documents that Trump's statements falsely suggesting a plot to assassinate him put law enforcement officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of the case at risk of threats, violence, and harassment. Some of these officers will be called as witnesses during Trump's trial.

Trump's mischaracterization of the facts as an attempt to kill him, his family, and the Secret Service agents has not only endangered law enforcement but also threatened the integrity of the proceedings, prosecutors argued to Judge Cannon. Notably, Cannon was nominated to the bench by Trump.

While defense lawyers have objected to the government's motion, Trump's attorney has not responded to a request for comment as of Friday night.

Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung released a statement on behalf of Trump, claiming that attempts to silence the former president are blatant interference in the election and desperate efforts of radical Democrats running a failing campaign.

Trump currently faces multiple felony counts accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after leaving the White House in 2021, as well as obstructing the FBI's efforts to retrieve them. He has pleaded not guilty and maintained his innocence.