Judge Prohibits Trump From Speaking Out Against Prosecutors, Others

The judge said she would consider sanctions if President Trump violated the order.
Judge Prohibits Trump From Speaking Out Against Prosecutors, Others
Former President Donald Trump sits inside the courtroom for the third day of his civil fraud trial in New York on Oct. 4, 2023. Jeenah Moon/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
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WASHINGTON—Judge Tanya Chutkan, presiding over the case against former President Donald Trump for allegedly interfering in the 2020 presidential election, has ordered certain restrictions on what President Trump can say in relation to his case after hearing arguments on Oct. 16.

Judge Chutkan said she wouldn’t impose restrictions on statements he makes about Washington, or criticism of the government, including the Biden administration and the Department of Justice (DOJ). However, President Trump will be prohibited from posting statements attacking special counsel Jack Smith, his staff, Judge Chutkan’s staff and other court personnel, and the families of any of these people.

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