Trump Legal Team Proposes Delayed Court Schedule

In the ongoing case against former President Donald Trump regarding alleged election obstruction, both Trump's legal team and Special Counsel Jack Smith have presented conflicting proposals for how the proceedings should unfold. Trump's attorneys have suggested a schedule that could extend pretrial arguments well into 2025, while Smith seeks a quicker resolution, prioritizing issues of presidential immunity following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The Supreme Court determined that while presidents have broad immunity for official acts, they can still face prosecution for private conduct, prompting Smith to revise the indictment to align with this guidance. The core charges against Trump remain intact, alleging he attempted to subvert the results of the 2020 election. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to decide on the next steps regarding the indictment and the potential application of presidential immunity. The differing timelines proposed by both parties reflect the complexity and contentiousness of the case ahead of the upcoming presidential election.