Trump Lawyers Push Back Against Gag Order in Election Case

Lawyers representing former President Donald J. Trump have strongly opposed the government's request for a gag order in the federal case accusing him of seeking to overturn the 2020 election. They argue that such an order would violate his First Amendment rights and accuse the prosecutors of using inflammatory rhetoric themselves. The request for a gag order has set up a showdown that will be resolved by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan, who has previously received threats due to Mr. Trump's statements. The tension is further heightened as Mr. Trump has made the election interference case a central part of his campaign, claiming persecution. His legal team argues that his public statements have not intimidated anyone or prejudiced the jury pool.