Trump Pushes Back Against Gag Order in Federal Election Interference Case

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have argued against a gag order requested by special counsel Jack Smith in the federal election interference case, stating that it is unconstitutional and an attempt to silence Trump as a prominent political opponent. The Justice Department prosecutors had previously requested a limited gag order to protect the integrity of the trial, citing false public statements made by Trump to erode public faith in the election. Trump's legal team also responded to prosecutors' request for a court order to block them from polling potential jurors without court approval. Trump is facing four charges in this case, including obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy to defraud the United States.