"US Special Counsel Seeks Gag Order on Trump Amid Election Interference Case"

US Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a gag order on former President Donald Trump, limiting his ability to publicly comment on the federal election meddling case against him. The proposed order aims to prevent harassment of witnesses and disinformation. Trump has accused Smith's team of misconduct and questioned his right to speak freely. If approved, the order would restrict Trump from making statements about witnesses or disparaging remarks about parties involved in the case but would not limit his ability to quote from public court documents or proclaim his innocence. The request comes as Trump faces mounting legal troubles and runs for president in 2024.