New York Judge Juan Merchan denied former President Donald Trump's request on Thursday to change his gag order so that he can discuss former porn star Stormy Daniels.

Daniels testified in Trump's alleged hush money trial on Tuesday and Thursday, but a gag order prevents Trump from responding to Daniels' testimony. Trump is not allowed to attack the witnesses in the trial, or the jury, prosecutors, court staff, and Merchan's family. Trump can speak out against Merchan and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

“The reason why the gag order is in place to begin with is precisely because of the nature of these attacks – the vitriol," Merchan said in the rejection, according to the Hill.