Trump asks judge to pause gagging order in election case while he pursues appeal

The judge’s order bars the Republican from making statements targeting prosecutors, potential witnesses and court staff

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023 - 21:51

Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked a federal judge to lift a narrow gagging order imposed on him in his 2020 election interference case while the former president pursues a challenge to the ruling aimed at reining in his incendiary rhetoric.

Trump’s legal team wants US District Judge Tanya Chutkan to pause her order issued earlier this week, pending review by higher courts. His lawyers said they will seek an emergency stay from the US District Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit if Judge Chutkan denies their request.