In a significant development, the New York judge overseeing Donald Trump’s trial regarding hush money payments to a porn star has imposed a partial gag order on the former president. Judge Juan Merchan’s order prohibits Trump from publicly attacking potential witnesses, prosecutors, court staff, their families, or prospective jurors.
This decision follows Trump’s recent social media outburst against the judge and his daughter, where he criticized Merchan and questioned his impartiality. Merchan’s move marks the third instance of a judge issuing a partial gag order against Trump, highlighting concerns about his history of making threatening and inflammatory statements that could impact the administration of justice. The order sets the stage for Trump’s highly anticipated criminal trial, scheduled to commence on April 15, which could have significant implications for his legal challenges and political future.