Trump Campaign Contemplates a Jail Sentence

Semafor: “What, exactly, the playbook would look like if Trump actually goes to jail remains to be seen. But, based on the tactics currently being deployed by the campaign, it would almost certainly include a ramp-up of fundraising messages, surrogates arguing Trump’s side in the media, and a heightened focus on claims that the case is politically motivated — in fact, some of Trump’s aides believe that any sort of further restrictions, whether it be jail or home confinement, would clearly serve as further proof of their core argument that the trial is ‘election interference.’”

“That’s not to say Trump wants to go to jail, contrary to speculation — admittedly fueled by Trump himself, who has said that going to jail over the gag order would be a ‘great honor’ akin to Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment — suggesting otherwise.”

Playbook: “Trump is closer than ever to becoming the first American president to go to jail. The threat came in two waves yesterday in court in Manhattan.”