Trump's Gag Order Challenges Rejected by Courts

A New York appellate court rejected Donald Trump's challenge of the gag order in his civil fraud trial, stating that he did not use the proper legal vehicle to challenge the order and sanctions. The court also rejected Trump's request to allow his legal team to seek a review of the gag order by the Court of Appeals. Trial testimony has ended, and the parties are scheduled to file supplemental briefs before a final verdict is rendered. Trump's lawyer expressed disappointment, stating that the decision denies Trump expedited relief and places his Constitutional rights in a procedural purgatory.