Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has proposed a court schedule that would delay his federal election interference case until well after the next inauguration. Special counsel Jack Smith wants the court to immediately consider arguments regarding whether Trump’s actions are covered by presidential immunity, a process that includes revealing new evidence. Trump’s lawyers are seeking to delay substantive arguments until after the election, potentially allowing a new administration to dismiss the case. Trump is accused of defrauding the public and disenfranchising voters to overturn the 2020 election. He has denied all wrongdoing and continued to claim the election was stolen. The defense team plans to challenge the legality of Smith’s appointment, the validity of the indictment, and the immunity granted by the Supreme Court. They suggest a trial schedule that would begin after the next president takes office, with additional proceedings throughout 2025. The Supreme Court’s decision on immunity weakened the case against Trump, leading to a new indictment that excludes certain allegations related to the Jan. 6 attack. While some defendants in the attack have admitted being misled by Trump’s election lies, his legal team argues that he believed the conspiracies in good faith. Smith’s team believes that Trump knowingly spread false claims about the election. The case is set for a hearing to discuss scheduling and arguments moving forward.
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