Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Windham, N.H., on August 8. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images Law A protective order is unlikely to curb Trump or affect his popularity August 8, 2023 A hearing is set for Friday on the parameters of a possible protective order dictating how former President Donald Trump and his legal team can talk about evidence in the Jan. 6 criminal case.