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New York Justice Juan Merchan corrected Todd Blanche, an attorney for Donald Trump, after he said a gag order prevented the former president from responding to his opponent, President Joe Biden. The exchange came during a Thursday hearing, during which prosecutors presented evidence that Trump had violated a limited gag order multiple times. The order was designed to prevent Trump from attacking potential witnesses, jurors, court staff, and their families. Under the order, Trump was allowed to speak about Merchan and District Attorney Alvin Bragg. During oral arguments, Blanche complained that…

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