Why a Trump protective order in the Jan. 6 case is not a gag order

Former President Trump’s attorneys are battling with the Justice Department over a protective order in his criminal case stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The proposal would not limit Trump’s ability to discuss the prosecution generally, making it distinct from a gag order, which would restrict Trump’s ability to speak about the case outside of court filings and hearings. But Trump has claimed prosecutors’ proposal, which would place rules on how Trump can access and discuss evidence he receives in preparing his...