Judge Issues Trump Gag Order Ahead of ‘Hush Money’ Trial

The judge said the ‘risk of harm is now paramount.’
Judge Issues Trump Gag Order Ahead of ‘Hush Money’ Trial
Trump arrives at 40 Wall Street after his court hearing to determine the date of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, in New York City on March 25, 2024. Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images
Catherine Yang
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A day after New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan held a hearing regarding former President Donald Trump’s bid to delay or dismiss the “hush money” case against him, the judge issued a gag order on the candidate.

“The uncontested record reflecting the Defendant’s prior extrajudicial statements establishes a sufficient risk to the administration of justice,” the order reads, “and there exists no less restrictive means to prevent such risk.”