NEW: Trump's lawyers filed first major motion last night, ask court to delay setting a trial date for numerous reasons. Judge Cannon set August date; Jack Smith sought delay until Dec 2023.
Team Trump:
Trump cites unprecedented nature of case as one reason to delay trial: extensive discovery incl alleged "classified docs" which have yet to be produced to defense. (DOJ/Smith pulling every trick to keep docs concealed incl opposition to special master)
Statute on right:
Lots of claims Trump wants trial delayed bc he's running for president (that's one reason of many)
Biggest issue is amount of evidence that Smith's office is just starting to produce.
Smith also requiring Trump's lawyers to get security clearances, which could take 2 months
Interesting to note that Trump's team wants full transparency while Smith wants to keep even unclassified discovery under wraps.
Trump's counsel repeatedly refers to "alleged" and "purported" classified docs. Looks like they will contest Smith's description of such:
Trump's counsel cites his run for president and pending trials as more reason to put off trial indefinitely.
Of course, Jack Smith also knows he will be indicting Trump (and co-conspirators) for Jan 6 soon.
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