BREAKING: Jack Smith Makes Shocking Move That Could Help Trump
Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion with the Supreme Court of the United States, seeking an expedited review of the case against former President Donald Trump. The move, while seemingly aggressive, could paradoxically play into Trump’s hands, especially if the Supreme Court decides to take up the case swiftly and rules in his favor.
The motion requests an immediate decision on the complex issues surrounding presidential immunity from prosecution. This comes amidst the ongoing legal battle where Trump faces a four-count indictment, which many critics, including Trump’s supporters, have labeled as baseless and politically motivated.
Prosecutors wrote, “This case presents a fundamental question at the heart of our democracy: whether a former President is absolutely immune from federal prosecution for crimes committed while in office or is constitutionally protected from federal prosecution when he has been impeached but not convicted before the criminal proceedings begin.”
The indictment accuses the former President of systematic efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and obstruct the peaceful transfer of power. However, the legitimacy of these charges has been a subject of intense debate. Critics argue that at least two of the counts against Trump could be legally questionable, undermining the entire case’s foundation.
Smith wants to skip the appeals court and has asked the Supreme Court on Monday to handle the case directly. This move aims to ensure the trial, scheduled for March 4, happens on time. Smith wants to avoid any postponements that might delay the case until after the upcoming presidential election.
Here is the problem with this from Jack Smith’s cert petition before SCOTUS asking for an immediate decision on complicated issues of presidential immunity from prosecution.
The 4 counts against him are bullsh*t–and as I noted earlier today, 2 counts could be in legal jeopardy pic.twitter.com/pPUCB0wtP7
— Julie Kelly 🇺🇸 (@julie_kelly2) December 11, 2023
His petition to the Supreme Court, therefore, opens a new chapter in this legal saga. If the Court agrees to an expedited review and ultimately finds in favor of Trump, particularly on the grounds of presidential immunity, it could lead to a significant legal victory for the former President, especially with the election less than a year away.
Such a decision would not only vindicate Trump but also potentially set a precedent regarding the extent of legal actions against a sitting or former President. The move, while initially appearing to be a tightening of the legal noose around Trump, might just be the unexpected lifeline that the Trump camp has been hoping for.
In August U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia, Tanya Chutkan, set the trial date for Trump’s interference in the 2020 presidential election for March 4, 2024. This placed the trial squarely in the midst of the GOP presidential primary calendar.
The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the riot at the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, where supporters of Trump breached the premises during the certification of Joe Biden’s electoral victory. The events of that day have led to widespread condemnation, multiple investigations, and a series of legal actions against those involved.
The indictment includes:
- Count One: Conspiracy to Defraud the United States
- Count Two: Conspiracy to Obstruct an Official Proceeding
- Count Three: Obstruction of and Attempt to Obstruct an Official Proceeding
- Count Four: Conspiracy Against Rights
Trump has dubbed Smith’s investigation a “Witch Hunt” on multiple occasions.
