Trump's Battle Against Gag Orders in New York Civil Fraud Case Intensifies

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Trump's Battle Against Gag Orders in New York Civil Fraud Case Intensifies
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Former President Donald Trump plans to appeal a gag order ruling in his civil fraud trial in New York, with his attorneys seeking an "urgent review" by the state's highest court. The gag order, which barred Trump from publicly commenting about his staff, was initially issued after he published a social media post disparaging the judge's clerk. Trump and his campaign violated the order twice, resulting in fines, before a temporary stay was granted. Trump accuses the judge and clerk of bias and impropriety, while the judge defends the clerk and cites numerous threats made against her. The trial, in which Trump and his company are accused of fraud, is ongoing.

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