Trump Seeks to Oppose Gag Order in Election Fraud Indictment

Federal prosecutors have requested a gag order against former President Trump to restrict his statements about his indictment over the 2020 election. Judge Chutkan will decide whether to impose the order.

Prosecutors argue Trump's comments threaten witnesses and could bias the jury pool. His lawyers say it would violate his First Amendment rights.

The gag order would bar Trump from making "disparaging" statements about witnesses, prosecutors, the judge, or the Washington D.C. jury pool.

Trump has opposed the gag order request and used it in his messaging that he is being politically persecuted.

If imposed, violations of the gag order could result in fines or jail time for Trump. Contempt proceedings would be complex.