Former President Donald Trump’s legal team has recently filed a motion urging a U.S. District Court Judge to pause proceedings against him in the January 6th case while his appeal is pending. Trump is currently facing charges for allegedly working to overturn the 2020 election results he lost to Joe Biden, including the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters. Trump vehemently denies any wrongdoing.
Judge Tanya Chutkan has previously rejected arguments by Trump’s lawyers that he is immune from federal prosecution. She firmly stated that the office of the president does not grant him a “get-out-of-jail-free” pass. Unfazed, Trump’s legal team has made another strategic move, filing a motion to halt the proceedings until his appeal is addressed.
Special Counsel Jack Smith, on the other hand, is determined not to let any delays interfere with the scheduled trial set to begin on March 4th. Smith has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite the review of Trump’s appeal, ensuring a swift decision to move forward with the case.
However, Trump’s presidential campaign has publicly criticized Smith for attempting to bypass the appeals court, accusing him of maliciously aiming to harm Trump and his supporters. The campaign argues that rushing to trial without a proper appeals process would be unfair.
The Supreme Court is now expected to make a decision quickly and has set a deadline of December 20th for Trump’s lawyers to respond. The next scheduled meeting of the justices is on January 5th, though it remains uncertain if they will convene sooner to discuss Smith’s request.
As the case unfolds, all eyes are on the Supreme Court to determine whether they will hear the appeal and if the trial will proceed as scheduled. The outcome will undoubtedly have significant implications for both Trump and the American political landscape. Stay tuned for further developments on this ongoing legal battle.
