The judge said 'hundreds of harassing and threatening phone calls, voicemails, emails, letters, and packages' have poured into chambers since trial began

A Manhattan judge expanded his gag order against former President Donald Trump on Friday to bar his lawyers from mentioning "confidential communications" between the judge and his staff.

"Failure to abide by this directive shall result in serious sanctions," New York County Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron warned in a three-page ruling.