"Donald Trump's Gag Order Upheld, But Will He Break It?"

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"Donald Trump's Gag Order Upheld, But Will He Break It?"
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Donald Trump may have violated his gag order by attacking former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr during a speech at the Young Republican Club's annual gala. Trump criticized Barr for not supporting his election fraud claims and promised not to rehire him if reelected. Barr could potentially be called as a witness in the federal trial against Trump, where he has pleaded not guilty to charges related to election interference. The gag order, which was largely upheld by an appeals court, prohibits Trump from making public statements about known or foreseeable witnesses. Trump's comments may have violated this order.

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