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Donald Trump’s newest try to finish the gag order in opposition to him within the hush cash trial was denied by a New York appeals courtroom on Tuesday.

“We discover that Justice Merchan correctly weighed petitioner’s First Modification Rights in opposition to the courtroom’s historic dedication to making sure the truthful administration of justice in legal instances, and the suitable of individuals associated or tangentially associated to the legal proceedings from being free from threats, intimidation, harassment, and hurt,” based on the order.

Trump has lengthy mentioned that the gag order applied by Choose Juan Merchan is unfair to him and needs to be lifted, particularly because it means he’s unable to answer testimony from Stormy Daniels or Michael Cohen in public spheres.

“You ask me questions I’m not allowed to reply,” Trump advised reporters Tuesday morning earlier than getting into the legal courtroom and earlier than the ruling was issued. “The gag order has to come back off.”

Merchan mentioned the gag order is required to stop witnesses from being intimidated, particularly given the high-profile nature of the trial and defendant.

Tuesday, the appeals courtroom agreed: “Justice Merchan correctly decided that petitioner’s public statements posed a big menace to the integrity of the testimony of witnesses and potential witnesses on this case as effectively.”

This story has been up to date with further particulars.

CNN’s Adrienne Vogt and Kristina Sgueglia contributed to this report.