New Filings Intensify Tensions in Trump’s Election Subversion Case

Washington, D.C. – Recent late-night court papers show growing tension between Donald Trump’s lawyers and the special counsel in his election interference case. The new documents reveal disagreements about how to handle pre-trial issues and when to schedule them. Trump’s team wants to stretch things into next year.

Trump’s lawyers seem to be trying to slow things down. They’ve suggested a timeline that would push pre-trial arguments into January. On the other hand, special counsel Jack Smith wants to move faster. He says he’s ready to start now and is letting the judge decide when things should happen. A important hearing is coming up this week, where we’ll likely learn more about the schedule.

Former U.S. Attorney Harry Littman recently talked about Trump’s team using delay tactics. Littman pointed out that after the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity, the decision is back with the judge. He says Trump is trying to push things past the upcoming election.

“The Supreme Court made its immunity decision and told the judge to decide what to do next. So she asked both sides what they wanted. Jack Smith said he’s ready to go. Trump said, ‘Let’s do several more motions to dismiss and some other things, and maybe we’ll get to that in January,'” Littman explained.

He thinks Trump’s moves go against what the Supreme Court wanted, aiming to delay things and avoid facing consequences before the election.

This week’s hearing, the first since the Supreme Court gave Trump some immunity, is expected to be heated. Littman thinks there will be a big fight over what evidence can be used, especially about Trump’s talks with former Vice President Mike Pence.

“Smith has clearly decided he wants and needs this evidence, and he can argue he has a right to it,” Littman added. He says parts of Trump’s actions as a candidate and his talks with Pence are key points of debate.

Trump’s lawyers also want to challenge Smith’s appointment before dealing with the immunity question. This is similar to an argument Judge Eileen Cannon made in Florida, which the Department of Justice later fought against.

Littman thinks Judge Tanya Chutkan probably won’t go along with Trump’s plan. He expects she’ll focus on the immunity ruling first and not pay much attention to the challenge to Smith’s appointment. He noted that Judge Cannon’s views are unusual, as many other courts have ruled differently.

“I think she’ll focus on the immunity ruling first. Later, she’ll look at Trump’s new motion but probably won’t give it much weight,” Littman said.

As this legal battle continues, the upcoming hearings will be crucial in deciding how fast Trump’s election interference case moves forward. Legal experts and the public are watching closely.”