At the same time, the DOJ's cool filing asking for a protective order shows that they will immediately use to their advantage any of Trump's usual shenanigans.

They know who they are dealing with.

Trump only knows how to deal with people who bully back. He is outclassed.

Trump is a criminal defendant. In the contest between defendant and government, the government has all the power.

That's why defendants have rights.

Trump is powerless right now.

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