Special Counsel Jack Smith on Friday asked a judge to issue a protective order in the case against former President Donald Trump over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election after Trump made a post on Truth Social.

On Friday, Trump posted the following message to his Truth Social account: "IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I'M COMING AFTER YOU."

Now, Smith is using that post to argue Trump's access to the discovery in his criminal case should be restricted. Smith's proposed order seeks to prevent "improper dissemination or use of discovery materials, including to the public," according to a four-page filing.