At one point, Chutkan asked prosecutor Molly Gaston to define which of Trump's statements about the case would qualify as "disparaging," and therefore be barred under the gag order.
Lauro also argued that a gag order would adversely impact Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
"I do not need to hear any campaign rhetoric in my court," Chutkan chided Lauro at one point.
Trump himself has repeatedly railed against the prosecutors' request for a partial gag order, accusing them of trying to "silence" him.
During the hearing itself, Trump posted, "The TRUMP GAG ORDER that the CORRUPT Biden Administration is trying to obtain is totally Unconstitutional!"
Persons:
Donald Trump, Tanya Chutkan, Jack Smith, Chutkan, Molly Gaston, John Lauro, Lauro, Joe Biden, Trump, Biden
Organizations:
Washington , D.C, U.S, Trump, Department, Obama, Biden Administration
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Wolfeboro , New Hampshire, Washington ,