Trump's Gag Orders and Legal Battles: A Closer Look
Two judges have issued narrow gag orders in Donald Trump's federal election-obstruction case in D.C. and the New York civil fraud case against him and his business, limiting what he can publicly say about the cases. Trump has appealed both rulings, arguing that they infringe on his First Amendment rights. The gag orders have been paused and reinstated multiple times, making it difficult to track their current status. In the D.C. case, the order prohibits Trump from disparaging prosecutors, witnesses, and court personnel involved in his trial. In the New York case, Trump is barred from discussing any member of the judge's staff, including a law clerk, due to concerns for her safety. The legality of the orders will be debated by the appeals court at a later date.