The ongoing legal battle between former President Donald Trump and the Manhattan District Attorney's office took a new turn on Monday when Judge Juan Merchan expanded a gag order to prevent Trump from making comments about the judge's family. The order came after prosecutors requested the expansion, citing Trump's repeated attacks on Judge Merchan's daughter in social media posts. Trump had previously been barred from commenting on potential witnesses, jurors, court staff, and lawyers involved in the case, but had focused his ire on Merchan's daughter, accusing her of posting a doctored photo of him behind bars. The judge's decision to expand the gag order was based on concerns that Trump's comments could interfere with the fair administration of justice and intimidate those involved in the case. Trump, in response, criticized the judge's decision as unconstitutional and accused him of bias due to his daughter's political affiliations. The case, which revolves around hush money payments made by Trump's former lawyer to an adult film star, is set to go to trial on April 15. Trump faces multiple criminal indictments and a civil lawsuit, and has denied all allegations against him. The judge's decision to expand the gag order reflects the escalating tensions in the high-profile case, as both sides prepare for what could be a landmark trial of a former president.