Trump Asks New York’s High Court to Block Judge’s Gag Order

His spokesman confirmed they filed the court papers on May 15.

Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media during his trial for allegedly covering up payments at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on May 16, 2024. Angela Weiss-Pool/Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump filed a notice of appeal of a recent New York appeals court ruling that upheld a gag order in his Manhattan case.

“President Trump has filed a notice to appeal the unconstitutional and un-American gag order imposed by conflicted Judge Juan Merchan in the lawless Manhattan DA case,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement on May 15.