Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money trial

For this episode of Trump’s Trials, All Things Considered host Juana Summers speaks with political reporter Ximena Bustillo.

Judge Juan Merchan fined former President Donald Trump $9,000 for violating a gag order that prohibited him from speaking out about potential witnesses and others involved in his hush money trial.

Jurors also heard from four witnesses as testimony continues in the trial.

Topics include:
– The gag order against Trump
– Testimonies of Gary Farro, Robert Browning, Phillip Thompson and Keith Davidson
– What’s next when proceedings pick back up on Thursday

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