"Special counsel pushes for reinstatement of Trump gag order in election interference case"

Special counsel Jack Smith is urging a federal judge to reinstate the partial gag order on former President Donald Trump in his federal election interference case, citing ongoing attempts to intimidate witnesses through social media and public statements. The narrow gag order, temporarily lifted last week, prohibits Trump from making inflammatory statements about likely witnesses and targeting prosecutors and court personnel. Smith argues that Trump's recent comments on social media and in a press conference demonstrate his intent to intimidate witnesses and calls for the restrictions to be put back in place.