Representative Andy Ogles has introduced the “Let Trump Speak Act” in the House of Representatives. This bill aims to prohibit judges from issuing gag orders to defendants, including former President Trump, in any criminal or civil proceeding. The bill argues that the right to free speech, as protected by the First Amendment, should not be infringed upon, especially for political motivations. The bill has garnered support from several Republican co-sponsors, who believe that the gag order against Trump is unconstitutional and an attempt to silence him. The bill’s introduction comes after the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court rejected Trump’s request to end the gag order, which restricts him from speaking publicly about aspects of his criminal case.
