Jack Smith Pushes for Gag Order on Trump's False FBI Claims
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A federal judge denied prosecutors' request for a partial gag order to limit Donald Trump's attacks on the FBI, citing a lack of proper communication with Trump's legal team. The judge criticized the Special Counsel's team for not allowing sufficient time for meaningful discussion and evaluation. The motion was rejected without prejudice, allowing for future pursuit. Trump's legal team argued there was no direct evidence of safety risks, while prosecutors highlighted the potential dangers of Trump's inflammatory statements.
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