Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump are objecting to federal prosecutors’ efforts to expedite arguments and potential appeals in his 2020 election interference case, claiming it could unfairly influence the 2024 White House race. The defense team argued in court documents that special counsel Jack Smith’s plan to file an extensive brief on whether certain actions taken by Trump during his presidency were official or unofficial acts is improper and should be denied. The prosecutors assert that this filing is necessary to address Supreme Court concerns about presidential immunity issues while minimizing the number of potential appeals. They have requested permission from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to submit a 180-page brief on the matter by Thursday. Trump’s attorneys have urged the judge to reject this proposal, describing it as a premature and biased attempt to impact the upcoming presidential election. The defense team believes that the prosecutors’ plan violates criminal procedure and could unfairly influence the case. Meanwhile, Smith’s office has declined to comment on the matter. The trial, originally scheduled for March, was postponed after Trump’s legal team brought the issue of presidential immunity to the Supreme Court, where some of his actions were found to be protected. The case is now waiting for Chutkan to determine whether other actions taken by Trump were official or unofficial acts, with no trial date currently set.
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Trump attempts to prevent court filing in election interference case
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