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The Donald Trump Gag Order

By Brent E. Zepke, Esq.

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Santa Barbara Current
Dec 14, 2024
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Can a United States President be gagged; i.e.; prevented from speaking freely or disseminating information?

Undoubtedly more than a few opponents have had more than a passing thought on how to simply – to use street slang – cause their opponent to “shut up.” This has not been possible because all are aware that Americans have a guarantee of freedom of sp…

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