Overview

• Former President Donald Trump's request for a full court to review the appeal of his gag order was denied by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
• The gag order, imposed by District Judge Tanya Chutkan, prevents Trump from making statements that could intimidate trial witnesses or poison the jury pool in his federal election interference case.
• The decision by the appeals court paves the way for a potential final challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court.
• None of the 11 members of the appellate court, including Trump appointees, requested a vote on the matter.
• Trump's trial for federal election interference is scheduled to begin on March 4.