Judge makes thinly-veiled attempt to silence Trump during rape trial, advising parties against statements that could 'incite violence'

• E. Jean Carroll's rape and defamation lawsuit against former President Trump went to trial Tuesday. 
• The judge asked both parties not to make statements that could "incite violence." 
• The judge previously expressed concerns the jury could be harassed by Trump's supporters.

The judge presiding over a rape claim lawsuit against former President Donald Trump on Tuesday made a thinly-veiled attempt to stop Trump from publicly commenting on the case.