Federal Appeals Court Narrows Trump's Gag Order in Election Interference Case

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but narrowed the restrictions on his speech. Trump is allowed to disparage the special counsel but is prohibited from making public statements about witnesses' potential participation in the case. The court deemed the initial gag order too broad and capturing constitutionally protected speech. Trump plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that the gag order violates his First Amendment rights. Another gag order was also upheld in a civil fraud case against Trump in New York. The trial for the election interference case is set to begin on March 4, 2024.