A New York judge has implemented a gag order on former President Donald Trump, limiting his public comments on individuals involved in his upcoming hush money trial, amidst concerns over inflammatory remarks.
A New York judge has issued a gag order limiting former President Donald Trump from publicly discussing specific individuals involved in his hush money trial. The decision by Judge Juan M. Merchan aims to restrict Trump’s commentary due to previous inflammatory remarks that have reportedly led to threats against prosecutors and court staff. This measure was prompted by concerns raised by the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, highlighting the potential harm from Trump’s public attacks which have incited misconduct among his supporters.
Set against the backdrop of a trial scheduled to start on April 15, the gag order seeks to mitigate interference and ensure the proceeding’s integrity. Trump, facing charges related to a hush money scheme managed by his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, has been subjected to similar restrictions in other legal cases, including civil fraud and federal election interference trials.
While the gag order extends to various individuals associated with the case, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg is exempted due to his position as an elected official. This development follows a series of events including recent social media outbursts from Trump, which have fueled the decision to implement such measures.
