Former President Donald Trump criticized the gag order imposed on his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen by Judge Juan Merchan in the ongoing hush money trial, branding it a “joke” and a “disgrace.” What Happened: Trump expressed his disapproval of the gag order during his hush money trial on Friday, reported The Hill. The order restricts Cohen from discussing the case publicly as his testimony nears. Trump’s legal team has repeatedly criticized Cohen’s public criticisms, arguing that the ex-president’s ability to respond is limited under the terms of the gag order. Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, reques…
