Special Counsel Jack Smith has accused former President Donald Trump of making threatening and influential social media posts against Mark Meadows, his former chief of staff. Meadows agreed to testify in Smith's election interference case against Trump in exchange for immunity. Smith has asked a judge to restore a gag order against Trump to prevent further intimidation of Meadows. The gag order, initially issued earlier this month, was temporarily paused as Trump appeals it. Smith alleges that Trump's posts on his social media platform, Truth Social, sent a clear and threatening message to Meadows. The content of the posts suggests that Meadows was coerced into testifying and implies that testifying is weak and cowardly. Smith argues that without the court's intervention, Trump will continue to threaten the integrity of the proceedings and put trial participants at risk. Engaging in a civil and criminal trial, Trump has faced multiple fines for violating gag orders and making derogatory remarks about court personnel. Judges are now urged to enforce the gag orders and send a strong message to Trump and his supporters.