Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 194
What Just Happened?
The fight over Donald Trump’s gag order in the Washington, D.C. federal election interference case is a test for his strategy to use “his status as a presidential candidate as a shield in the courtroom,” Politico reports.
“In other words: I’m running for president, so gag order rules can’t apply to me.”
Political Wire is reader-supported. Join for ad-free reading, member posts and new features →
Taegan Goddard
Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire -- which for more than two decades has been one of the nation's most influential political news sites.
More about Taegan Goddard →
?Political Trivia
Eight moments in political history. Put them on a timeline.
Play →
Five senators. Three bills. Can you guess how they all voted?
Play →
Nine Justices. One case. How did they rule?
Play →
Do you have your finger on the pulse of America?
Play →
Four questions a day.
Play →
A new game every day.