Ogles introducing ‘Let Trump Speak Act’ to ban issuing gag orders to defendants

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Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is introducing the “Let Trump Speak Act” on Thursday in response to gag orders issued to former President Donald Trump in his hush money trial.

The act will “prohibit judges from issuing gag orders in certain circumstances” but will allow gag orders in “disclosure of confidential information provided in discovery, to protect the privacy of minors, or as part of a plea agreement.”

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