A federal judge has reinstated a gag order on former President Donald Trump in connection with his trial on charges of conspiring to subvert the results of the 2020 election. US District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan denied Trump's request to issue a long-term stay of the order while his appeal played out. The order prohibits Trump from publicly targeting court personnel, potential witnesses, or the special counsel's team. Chutkan's ruling comes after prosecutors raised concerns that Trump's public comments could intimidate witnesses or incite harm against prosecutors. Trump now faces two gag orders, one from Chutkan in the Washington, DC case and another from the judge overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York. Despite the restrictions, Trump posted comments on social media that allegedly targeted prosecutors and potential witnesses in the case. Trump's legal team argues that the gag order infringes on his First Amendment rights and limits his ability to discuss the case on the campaign trail. The former president can now seek an emergency stay pending appeal, but until then, he must comply with the restrictions set by the court.