222 Judge Tanya Chutkan has imposed a limited gag order on Trump, restricting him from making public statements in relation to his D.C. court case. (www.weirtondailytimes.com) posted 1 year ago by UnvaxxedUnafraid 1 year ago by UnvaxxedUnafraid +222 / -0 Trump has narrow gag order imposed on him by federal judge overseeing 2020 election subversion case WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump in Washington imposed a narrow gag order on him on Monda 84 comments share 84 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Some context missing from that headline. He is restricted from "attacking" Jack Smith, his staff, witnesses or court staff. Not just "making public statements".
One limit in the 1st amendment will beckon another and another.
This will be overturned.
He's a defendant on release pending a criminal case. Restrictions on defendants are routine.
One restriction already in place he cannot talk to any witnesses without counsel present.