In a new court filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team has accused former President Trump of threatening his former Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows. The accusations come after a news report revealed that Meadows had been granted immunity in the federal criminal case against Trump. The case revolves around allegations of Trump’s efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

According to ABC News, Meadows allegedly told investigators that he repeatedly warned Trump about the baselessness of his claims regarding the rigged and stolen nature of the 2020 election. This revelation led to Meadows being granted immunity to testify before a Washington federal grand jury earlier this year. However, Trump responded to the news report by issuing a statement, questioning Meadows’ credibility and character. He referred to Meadows as a “weakling” and a “coward.”

In his statement, Trump raised doubts about Meadows’ motives for accepting an immunity deal. He suggested that Meadows may have done so to protect himself from prosecution and persecution by the Special Counsel. Trump also insinuated that Meadows might be willing to fabricate damaging information about him in exchange for immunity, hinting at a potential betrayal. This statement from Trump has raised concerns among legal experts and prosecutors, who argue that it constitutes a threat to a potential witness in the case.

In response to Trump’s statement, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team filed a court document requesting a limited gag order to prevent Trump from threatening or intimidating individuals involved in the case. They argued that Trump’s social media post was an attempt to use external influences to distort the trial in his favor. They emphasized that such actions pose a grave threat to the fairness of the trial and the integrity of the legal process.

Meadows’ attorney, George Terwilliger, pushed back against the ABC News report, stating that it was largely inaccurate. He expressed his disappointment in the decision to run the story despite its inaccuracies. This response from Meadows’ attorney adds further complexity to the situation, raising questions about the credibility of the initial news report.

Mark Meadows, a former Congressman and Trump loyalist, has been a target of criticism from the left since his tenure as Trump’s Chief of Staff. He is known for his involvement in founding the House Freedom Caucus and his confrontations with establishment figures within the Republican Party. Since leaving the White House, Meadows has faced relentless attacks from the left, including legal charges related to the 2020 election.

Adding to the controversy surrounding Meadows, there have been recent reports suggesting that he wore a wire while serving as Chief of Staff to record conversations with President Trump. These claims allege that Meadows worked as an informant for the FBI, which has raised concerns about the constitutionality and legality of such actions. However, Meadows’ spokesman, Ben Williamson, has vehemently denied these allegations, calling them “completely false.”

The accusations against Trump regarding the alleged threats to Meadows and the broader context of the case raise important questions about the integrity of the legal process. The prosecutors’ request for a gag order reflects their concerns about external influences and potential witness intimidation.