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Trump lawyers fight back against gag order request in election interference case

  • Special counsel Jack Smith proposed a limited gag order to restrict Trump's public comments about the case.
  • Trump's legal team argues the gag order violates his First Amendment rights and aims to silence him politically.
  • Prosecutors claim Trump's statements could prejudice jurors and intimidate witnesses.
  • Trump faces charges of conspiracy and obstruction over efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
  • Judge Tanya Chutkan will decide whether to impose the gag order before Trump's trial begins next year.
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