There is no gag order preventing Trump from publicly defending himself or denying the charges against him. The gag order prevents him from publicly speaking about the jurors, witnesses, court staff, their families, or the families of the judge and DA.
Yes, but Stephanie Clifford....aka “Stormy Daniels”...was one of the so-called “witnesses,” so President Trump was barred by the judge from speaking about her, her testimony and her claims.