Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump are objecting to the efforts of federal prosecutors to streamline arguments and potential appeals in his 2020 election interference case. They argue that the prosecutor’s plans to file an oversized brief addressing whether certain actions taken by Trump during his presidency were official or unofficial acts could improperly influence the 2024 race for the White House. Trump’s lawyers contend that such actions could impact national elections and accused prosecutors of attempting to file a “false hit piece” by turning criminal procedure on its head. They urged the judge to reject the proposed 180-page brief as a premature and improper report.
Prosecutors have defended their request for the brief as necessary to address concerns about presidential immunity issues and limit potential appeals in the case. The case, which alleges conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and other charges related to Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has been delayed while the Supreme Court ruled on the issue of immunity. The court determined that some actions were protected by immunity, but sent the case back to determine the status of others as official or unofficial acts.
The trial date has not been set, and both sides continue to argue over the proper procedures and filings in the case. Trump has pleaded not guilty and claimed that the indictment was politically motivated. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for Trump’s eligibility to run for president in the future.
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