Trump asks judge to pause gag order in 2020 election case while he pursues his appeal

Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a federal judge to lift the gag order placed on him in his election interference case. They argue that the order restricts his freedom of speech and infringes on the rights of his audience. The judge had imposed the order to prevent Trump from making statements that could incite his supporters to threaten or harass prosecutors and witnesses.

Oct 21, 2023 - 11:30
Trump asks judge to pause gag order in 2020 election case while he pursues his appeal
Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a federal judge to lift the gag order placed on him in his election interference case. They argue that the order restricts his freedom of speech and infringes on the rights of his audience. The judge had imposed the order to prevent Trump from making statements that could incite his supporters to threaten or harass prosecutors and witnesses.