Judge Chutkan weighs Trump gag order in federal election case

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is considering whether to impose a gag order on Donald Trump in his trial on election conspiracy charges. Prosecutors argue that Trump's speeches and social media posts could incite violence and intimidate witnesses, while Trump claims it is political interference and a violation of his First Amendment rights. Judge Chutkan rejected Trump's request to remove herself from the case and laughed off his lawyer's claim that the current pretrial conditions are sufficient. If a gag order is imposed, Trump could potentially appeal to higher courts. This is one of four criminal trials pending against Trump that could impact his ability to campaign for the 2024 presidential election.