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Trump Defies Expanded Gag Order with Truth Social Posts

Former President Donald Trump shared articles attacking the family of Judge Juan Merchan, testing the limits of a recent gag order in his New York hush money case.

  • Trump shared articles on Truth Social targeting the judge's family, seemingly challenging the expanded gag order.
  • Legal scholars express concern, suggesting Trump's actions could interfere with justice administration.
  • The gag order was expanded to prevent Trump from discussing Merchan's family, following critical comments about the judge's daughter.
  • Trump faces 34 felony counts in a case that marks the first time a former U.S. president stands trial on criminal charges.
  • The case is set to go to trial on April 15, amid Trump's public criticism of the judicial process and calls for the judge's recusal.
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