Republican Work Product: The 'Let Trump Speak' Act

Rep. Andy Ogles is touting a new bill that he says would prohibit judges from issuing gag orders on defendants in most civil and criminal cases. Called the “Let Trump Speak Act,” it comes as Mango Man continues to stamp his tiny feet against the gag order in his New York criminal trial. Via The Hill:

In an interview with Fox Business’s Maria Bartiromo on Monday, Ogles said the bill aims to target gag orders “that are clearly politically motivated.” The bill would also establish a right of action, which Ogles said would provide a basis for the defendant to sue “because his rights are being violated.”

Ogles, who attended Trump’s trial last week, sharply criticized the prosecution in the hush money case and said in the interview, “You can tell that this trial is nothing more than a political witch hunt.” “And so enough is enough,” Ogles continued. “Trump should be acquitted. He should be back on the campaign trail and that’s it. They’re trying to keep Trump off of the campaign trail and keeping him tied up in court.”

Ogles specializes in corruption and absurdity: