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In the lead-up to the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump, a legal battle over the scope of a gag order has emerged. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office is clashing with Trump’s legal team over whether the order restricts Trump from targeting the family members of Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the case. Trump has escalated his social media attacks against Judge Merchan’s daughter in recent days following the judge’s refusal to postpone the trial set to begin in less than three weeks. This has prompted the Manhattan district attorney’s office to req…

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