A New York appeals court judge denied Donald Trump's request to halt his hush money trial while he appeals a gag order, which prohibits him from bashing witnesses and court staff. The trial is set to proceed with jury selection beginning soon.
Key Points
Trump's request to halt the trial was denied by the appeals court judge.
The gag order prohibits Trump from making inflammatory remarks about witnesses and court staff.
Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business records related to hush money payments.
Pros
The trial will proceed without delay, ensuring justice is served in a timely manner.
Cons
Trump's ability to comment on publicly filed motions is limited due to the gag order.