Trump Loses Fight to Stall DC Gag Order in Election Case
- Ex-president expected to ask appeals court to intervene
- Gag order barred Trump comments about witnesses, prosecutors
Donald Trump
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A federal judge in Washington has denied Donald Trump’s request to keep on hold a partial gag order barring him from publicly criticizing prosecutors, potential witnesses, and court staff involved in the federal election prosecution against him.
The ruling from US District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Sunday night means the gag order is again in effect unless a higher court intervenes.