A federal judge has reinstated a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his criminal election interference case. The order, issued by Judge Tanya Chutkan, prohibits Trump from publicly targeting prosecutors, likely witnesses, and court staff involved in the case. Trump had previously appealed the gag order and asked for it to be lifted while his appeal plays out, but the judge determined that the restrictions are necessary to protect the administration of justice.

In her ruling, Judge Chutkan pointed to evidence presented by the government that individuals targeted by Trump's public attacks have faced threats and harassment. She also rejected Trump's argument that the gag order is unconstitutionally vague. The order was temporarily lifted, but after Trump attacked his former chief of staff, Mark Meadows, and his last attorney general, William Barr, the judge decided to reinstate the gag order.

Trump, who is a top contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, has claimed that the gag order will put him at a disadvantage in his campaign and in his numerous legal battles. However, with the reinstatement of the gag order, Trump will once again face significant limits on what he can say about key figures in the case against him.