Allies intensify attacks on Trump’s hush money trial as gag order remains in place

Former President Donald Trump is at risk of facing jail time if he attacks witnesses in his New York hush-money trial. His allies, however, are not subject to the gag order he has violated multiple times, allowing them to speak out against the trial’s proceedings. Trump’s former “fixer” Michael Cohen testified about Trump’s involvement in silencing negative stories during the 2016 election, triggering criticisms from Sens. JD Vance and Tommy Tuberville. Trump’s allies, including his sons and lawmakers, have attended the trial to show support. Trump’s defenders argue that they need to amplify his claims as he continues to campaign for a return to the Oval Office.

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