A federal judge has sharply criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal team, ruling that their lawsuit was bloated with irrelevant and political rhetoric rather than legal arguments.
U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday, in a four-page order, described the filing as “tedious and burdensome,” noting that much of its content had no bearing on the case before the court. “A complaint is not a megaphone for public relations or a podium for a passionate oration at a political rally,” Merryday wrote, underscoring that court proceedings must be guided by law, not politics.
The judge ordered Trump’s lawyers to submit a new version of the complaint within 28 days, limiting it to no more than 40 pages. The directive is intended to streamline the case and ensure it proceeds in “a professional and dignified manner,” according to Merryday’s order.
Legal analysts say the ruling reflects growing frustration within the judiciary over Trump’s frequent use of lawsuits as both legal tools and political statements. In recent years, Trump and his allies have launched multiple legal challenges, many of which have drawn criticism for being lengthy, unfocused, or more rhetorical than substantive.
The ruling also places additional pressure on Trump’s legal team, which must now recast its arguments into a tighter framework while avoiding the political flourishes that have marked previous filings. Failure to comply with the judge’s order could weaken Trump’s position in the ongoing proceedings.
While details of the underlying lawsuit remain under seal, Thursday’s rebuke signals the court’s determination to keep the case focused on legal merits rather than campaign-style messaging.
The Trump team has not yet issued a public response to Merryday’s decision.
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