Overview

• Prosecutors in Donald Trump’s hush-money case have requested a gag order to prevent him from making public statements about potential witnesses and jurors.
• The Manhattan DA's office also seeks to play the 'Access Hollywood' tape at the trial, arguing it's relevant to Trump's efforts to suppress negative stories.
• Trump's defense argues the tape contains prejudicial evidence unrelated to the case's focus on documents and accounting practices.
• The gag order would add to existing restrictions from Trump's arraignment last April, aimed at protecting witnesses and ensuring juror safety.
• Trump's campaign has criticized the gag order request as 'election interference,' while his legal team plans to respond in court papers.