Special Counsel Seeks Anonymity for Trump Trial Jurors, Citing Former President's 'Weapon of Intimidation'

Special Counsel Jack Smith requests protections for jurors in Trump's upcoming D.C. trial related to alleged election interference.

Smith cites Trump's "continued use of social media as a weapon of intimidation" in court proceedings.

Smith asks judge to excuse possible jurors without requiring court appearance via questionnaire.

Smith requests "reasonable boundaries" to prevent public identification of potential and chosen jurors.

Hearing on Smith's request for broader gag order set for October 16 before Judge Tanya Chutkan.