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Trump Attorneys Oppose New Gag Order, Say His Speech Deserves ‘Heightened Protection’

‘That does apply doubly to Mr. Trump, because he is a candidate for the presidency of the United States.’
Trump Attorneys Oppose New Gag Order, Say His Speech Deserves ‘Heightened Protection’
Donald Trump speaks during a Fox News town hall at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, S. C., on Feb. 20, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Catherine Yang
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Attorneys for former President Donald Trump filed on March 4 a response opposing Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s proposed gag order ahead of trial this month.

The court has already declined to issue a gag order in this case once, and the trial will be highly publicized as the first-ever criminal prosecution of any American president—sitting or former.

Catherine Yang
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.
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