Trump's Lawyers Urge Judge to Lift Limited Gag Order After Felony Conviction Amid 2024 Campaign

Jun 12, 2024, 10:30 PM

Donald Trump's lawyers are urging the judge to lift a limited gag order following Trump's felony conviction in a hush-money trial. The legal team argues that the gag order, which was imposed during the trial for falsifying records to cover up a potential sex scandal, is now being used by Trump's political opponents as a 'political sword' to stifle his campaign speech. As the 2024 presidential debate nears, Trump's lawyers emphasize that the restriction unfairly hampers his ability to respond to his rivals, who continue to discuss his legal issues publicly.