Trump Appeals for Reconsideration of Gag Order in Jan. 6 Case
Former President Donald Trump and his legal team have filed a motion to reverse the gag order in his federal election interference case, which many consider a longshot. The case, brought by the Department of Justice and Special Counsel Jack Smith, relates to Trump's efforts to contest the 2020 election results and the January 6 Capitol riot. Trump is facing four criminal cases and 91 felony charges as he campaigns for the 2024 presidency. The gag order, issued in October, restricts public comments about Smith and the case. Trump's legal team argues that the order violates his First Amendment rights and is seeking an en banc petition with all 15 member judges to reconsider the appeal. Legal experts suggest that Trump's strategy is to delay the trial, potentially until after the 2024 election, in hopes of using the power of the presidency to make the cases go away.
- Donald Trump Throws Hail Mary Pass in Jan. 6 Case Newsweek
- Trump asks federal appeals court to reconsider its decision largely upholding gag order CNN
- Trump Asks Full D.C. Appeals Court to Review Gag Order in Election Case The New York Times
- Trump's lawyers ask full appeals court to review gag order restricting his speech in election case The Associated Press
- Trump asks full court to reconsider Jan. 6 gag order appeal The Hill
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