Former President Donald Trump is making headlines once again as he resists calls for moving to trial in the election subversion case in his latest Supreme Court filing. Trump urged the Supreme Court to reject special counsel Jack Smith’s argument that his post-2020 election actions should be considered by a jury, even if the court finds Trump is entitled to some degree of immunity.
Smith argued in his own brief last week that Trump’s trial should proceed regardless of immunity, as some of Trump’s efforts to overturn the election were considered private conduct. Trump’s legal team fired back, stating that Smith’s argument would force courts to assess the motive of a former president, which goes against established precedents.
The former president is facing federal charges for attempting to subvert the results of the 2020 election, one of four criminal cases he currently faces. Trump is hoping to delay the trial as he continues to fight against the charges.
Trump’s latest brief is the final written argument before the justices hear oral arguments next week on whether Trump can claim immunity from Smith’s criminal charges. This case has become one of the most significant cases of the year for the Supreme Court.
As the legal battle continues to unfold, all eyes are on the Supreme Court as they prepare to make a decision on whether Trump will face trial for his alleged actions following the 2020 election. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
