Former President Donald Trump’s legal team is challenging efforts by federal prosecutors to streamline arguments in his 2020 election interference case, citing concerns of influencing the 2024 White House race. Trump’s lawyers reject Special Counsel Jack Smith’s plan to file a 180-page brief on whether Trump’s actions were official or unofficial, calling it a “false hit piece.”
Prosecutors argue the filing is necessary to address the Supreme Court’s concerns about presidential immunity but Trump’s team urges U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to reject it. The defense labels the proposal as biased and premature, aiming to impact the upcoming presidential election.
Trump faces charges of conspiracy, obstruction, and conspiracy against rights related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. He pleads not guilty, alleging political motives behind the indictment. The case was delayed as the Supreme Court deliberated on presidential immunity, leading to uncertainties about the trial date.
The legal battle over Trump’s involvement in the election interference continues with escalating tensions and complex legal maneuvers.