Federal Judge Temporarily Lifts Partial Gag Order on Trump in Election Interference Case
Trump fined over violation of gag order in New York civil fraud case, while another order temporarily lifted in federal interference case as he fights legal battles amidst potential 2024 presidential run.
- Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan temporarily lifted a partial gag order on Donald Trump in his criminal election subversion case that restricted him from making public statements attacking special counsel Jack Smith, other prosecutors, court staff, or witnesses pertaining to their testimony.
- Trump has been fined $5,000 by the New York judge overseeing his civil fraud case, Arthur Engoron, for violating a similar gag order issued earlier this month after he shared a picture of court clerk Allison Greenfield posing with Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer and alleged the pair were in a relationship.
- In response to violating the gag order, Engoron warned Trump that future violations may result in further penalties, potentially including imprisonment.
- Trump's lawyers appealed the gag order in the federal election interference case, arguing that it infringed on their client's First Amendment rights. While this is under deliberation, Chutkan agreed to stay the order temporarily to allow both parties time for further briefing.
- In addition to these ongoing legal battles, Trump is a leading contender in the Republican presidential primary race, which his legal team argues should not be affected by the trials, whatsoever.










































































































































































































































































































