New York’s appeals court has upheld a limited gag order on former President Donald Trump, rejecting his latest bid to have the order removed. This gag order, imposed by Judge Juan Merchan, restricts Trump from discussing court personnel, prosecutors, or their families. Although Merchan had previously stated that the order would be lifted post-sentencing, he has now postponed the sentencing to November 26, following the election.

Trump, who in May became the first sitting or former president to be convicted of felony charges, initially faced a broader gag order that also barred him from commenting on witnesses and jurors. That broader restriction has since been eased, with some protections still in place for jurors.

Trump and his legal team have argued for more freedom to address the case in his campaign against Vice President Harris, claiming the gag order hinders his ability to respond to criticisms regarding his criminal record. However, the current order does not prevent Trump from speaking about Judge Merchan or Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who filed the indictment.

On the campaign trail, Trump has asserted—without evidence—that the trial and his conviction are politically motivated. At various rallies, he has criticized the prosecutors and Democratic judges involved in his legal battles.

Last month, the state Supreme Court's appeals panel upheld the remaining aspects of the gag order, which Trump then appealed to the New York Court of Appeals. The judges maintained that the limited gag order remains necessary due to ongoing criminal proceedings and the continuing threat posed by recent threats against District Attorney staff following the jury verdict.