NY Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Latest Appeal of Gag Order in Hush Money Case

A New York appeals court has rejected former President Donald Trump’s appeal to lift a gag order that restricts his public statements related to his hush money case. The gag order, imposed following his conviction, prohibits Trump from making public comments about the court staff, prosecutors, and their families.

In a decision filed on Thursday, the panel of judges ruled that the gag order would remain in place through Trump's sentencing. The court emphasized the necessity of the gag order to ensure the integrity of the judicial process and the safety of those involved. Judge Juan Merchan, who. . .