Trump criticized the gag order in near-daily comments to journalists outside the Manhattan courtroom during the trial. He frequently complained that he couldn't use "specific names" in his tirades about the proceedings and that he ought to be able to speak freely because of his status as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election.

Here are some of the potential grounds for a Trump appeal: How Trump was charged in the Manhattan hush money case could be one of the strongest arguments for an appeal, some experts said.