Judge fines Trump for violating gag order: What happens if he does it again?

NEW YORK (NEXSTAR) — The New York judge overseeing Donald Trump's hush money case has ruled that the former president violated the gag order nine times with posts made to his social media and campaign website.

Trump was held in contempt Tuesday morning and fined $9,000 — $1,000 for each violation — by Judge Juan Merchan. It was a stinging rebuke for Trump, who has insisted he was exercising his free speech rights.

Trump now has until the close of business on Friday to pay the fine...