U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has cautioned former President Donald Trump and his attorney, John Lauro, about making "inflammatory" statements regarding Trump's ongoing criminal prosecution related to his attempts to subvert the 2020 election. Chutkan warned that such statements could expedite the trial process. During a hearing, Chutkan emphasized her commitment to keeping politics out of the courtroom and treating Trump like any other criminal defendant. She stressed that Trump's right to free speech is not absolute and that his campaign activities should not interfere with the orderly administration of justice. Chutkan's comments come as prosecutors and Trump's legal team were discussing evidence handling in the case. Prosecutors are prepared to share millions of pages of documents with Trump's team, setting the case on a path to trial.