Trump Demands Another Hearing for Federal Gag Order Appeal

The appeals court decision was meant to protect people from possible ‘harassment,’ which defense attorneys say is an improper use of a gag order.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev., on Dec. 17, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

On Dec. 18, attorneys for former President Donald Trump made another push to overturn a federal gag order at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Defense attorneys argue that the appeals panel was wrong on five counts and a rehearing is in order.