Donald Trump returns to campaign trail amid warning over trial gagging order

The former president appeared frustrated after the ninth day of the trial came to an end

His remarks will be closely watched after he received $9,000 fine for making public statements about people connected to the case. Picture: Curtis Means/Pool/AP

Donald Trump was using a one-day break from his hush money trial on Wednesday to rally voters in the battleground states of Wisconsin and Michigan, a day after he was held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time for violating a gag order.

His remarks will be closely watched after he received $9,000 fine for making public statements about people connected to the case.