👌The Manhattan district attorney's office is seeking to expand the gag order in the case against Donald Trump.
🗣️Trump's attorneys argue that he has not violated the gag order and that his comments are protected by free speech.
⏳The judge will now consider the arguments and make a ruling on the expansion of the gag order.
What is the gag order in the case against Donald Trump?
—The gag order in the case limits the people that Trump can speak about, including potential witnesses, jurors, court staff members, and family members of court staff and prosecutors. It does not cover the judge or the district attorney.
Why is the Manhattan district attorney seeking to expand the gag order?
—The district attorney's office argues that Trump has made statements about the judge and his family members, which they believe violate the gag order. They want the judge to warn Trump about violating the order and impose sanctions if necessary.
What is Trump's response to the request to expand the gag order?
—Trump's attorneys argue that he has not violated the gag order and that his comments are protected by free speech. They believe he should be allowed to make statements about the judge's family members in his defense.
What happens next in the case?
—The judge will consider the arguments from both sides and make a ruling on whether to expand the gag order. The timeline for a decision is unclear at this point.
What are the potential consequences if Trump violates the expanded gag order?
—If Trump violates the expanded gag order, he could face sanctions. The specific consequences would be determined by the judge.
00:00The Manhattan district attorney's office has requested an expansion of the gag order in the case against Donald Trump.
00:08Trump's attorneys argue that he has not violated the gag order and that his comments are protected by free speech.
01:10The judge will now consider the arguments and make a ruling on the expansion of the gag order.
