Judge Partially Lifts Trump Hush Money Gag Order

Judge Partially Lifts Trump Hush Money Gag Order.A judge has partially lifted the gag order that was imposed on former President Donald Trump during his hush money trial. The gag order, initially placed to prevent Trump from publicly attacking witnesses, jurors, prosecutors, and court staff, was partially lifted following the conclusion of the trial in which Trump was convicted of falsifying business records related to hush money payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign. Trump's lawyers argued that the gag order should be lifted completely now that the trial has ended, asserting that the restrictions were no longer necessary and infringed on Trump's First Amendment rights. However, the judge decided to keep some restrictions in place to ensure the integrity of the proceedings and the fair administration of justice until Trump's sentencing on July 11, 2024