Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to reimpose a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his election interference case in Washington, D.C. Smith accused Trump of trying to intimidate witnesses, including his former chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has been granted immunity to testify. Trump suggested on Truth Social that Meadows was coerced into cooperating, calling him a "weakling and coward." Smith argued this statement was a violation of the partial gag order and an attempt to threaten a witness. He wants the judge to strengthen the order and Trump's release conditions.