Trump attorneys, federal prosecutors face off over gag order in election interference case

Donald Trump has argued the order violates his First Amendment rights, while special counsel Jack Smith's office says the former president is trying to influence and intimidate witnesses. NBC News' Ken Dilanian reports on which side seems to have the edge.

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