The contrast between Biden at the Sheetz gas station and Trump at the bodega was dramatic.
Biden was ignored by the few people who were there,
while Trump was lionized by large crowds enthused by his presence.
That's why I predict that Judge Merchan is going to use his power to put a stop to it while he can.
My prediction is that Merchan will find that Trump violated his gag order. After Merchan reportedly had a meeting with the Secret Service and then softened his tone about jailing Trump, Merchan will order that Trump wear an ankle bracelet and restrict his movements to only go to and from Trump Tower and the courthouse, keeping him from going to pop-up rallies in New York City.
Merchan will further order that Trump must stop receiving guests like world leaders at Trump Tower (like the other day with former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso) as if he were the real President-in-exile.
It's the only way they can have a plausible means of keeping Trump from campaigning during the trial, which was always their primary goal.
-PJ