Judge Silences Trump with Gag Order Following Social Media Attack on Clerk

Judge Arthur Engoron issued a gag order and rebuked Donald Trump after the former president attacked his clerk in a social media post, forbidding all parties from making any future comments about his staff. Trump had posted on Truth Social, attacking Engoron's clerk and claiming she was a "girlfriend" to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The judge deemed personal attacks on court staff unacceptable and warned of serious sanctions for non-compliance. The trial involves a $250 million lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General accusing Trump and co-defendants of fraud. Trump has voluntarily attended the trial and expressed his intention to testify.