Federal Judge Reinstates Gag Order on Trump in Election Subversion Case

A gag order in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump is back in effect after the presiding judge lifted her pause on the order. The order prohibits Trump from making statements about potential witnesses or disparaging comments about the prosecutors, court staff, or support personnel. Special counsel Jack Smith's team requested the gag order to protect the trial's integrity and the jury pool from being influenced by Trump's statements. Trump's legal team plans to appeal the decision, claiming it infringes on his First Amendment rights. Trump has frequently alleged, without evidence, that these cases are part of President Biden's attempts to hinder his potential presidential nomination.