Judge Chutkan issues limited gag order on Trump in election interference case

A federal judge in Washington has imposed a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump in the case related to the 2020 election interference. The order restricts Trump and his attorneys from making statements that target special counsel Jack Smith, his staff, court personnel, and potential witnesses. Prosecutors argued that Trump's public statements have the potential to prejudice the case and taint the jury pool. Trump's defense team pushed back, claiming that the proposed gag order violates his First Amendment rights. The trial is set for March 2024.