Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to restrict former President Donald Trump’s legal team from introducing political arguments during his trial. The trial involves charges against Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. In a 20-page filing, Smith argued that Trump’s lawyers should avoid discussing topics like selective prosecution or claims of coordination by President Joe Biden, deeming them irrelevant and prejudicial to the jury’s decision-making process.
The motion aims to define the scope of permissible arguments, focusing the trial solely on facts and law, not politics. This development comes amidst an ongoing appeal by Trump, asserting immunity for actions taken during his presidency. The trial is set for March 4 but may face delays due to the immunity dispute.
Prosecutors have also opposed Trump’s attempts to discuss the potential penalties he faces if convicted, and to blame law enforcement for the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. They insist the trial should not delve into speculative testimony about Trump’s state of mind or alleged foreign influence in the 2020 election, labeling such topics as distractions. The central issue for the jury will be Trump’s intentions and actions in his efforts to overturn the election results.
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