Donald Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money trial

Donald Trump has been ordered by Judge Juan Merchan to remove nine posts from his social media accounts and campaign website that violated a gag order in his New York hush money trial. The judge fined Trump $9,000 for the violations, which were deemed willful and intentional. Prosecutors had alleged 10 violations, but the judge found that there were only nine. Trump was warned that if he continues to violate the order, he could face jail time. The posts in question contained attacks on expected witnesses, including Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, who were involved in the hush money payments at the center of the trial. Keith Davidson, an attorney for both women, was questioned by prosecutors during the trial. Trump's lawyer has not commented on the fine or the judge's decision. The trial is ongoing, with testimony from Gary Farro, a witness who assisted Trump's lawyer in opening bank accounts, expected to continue.