Staff Reports
In a stunning turn of events, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office has shut down Donald J. Trump’s legal team’s attempt to delay his upcoming trial. Trump’s team had the audacity to claim that they couldn’t get a fair trial before the next presidential election. What a load of hogwash!
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But Smith’s office wasn’t having any of it. They shot back, stating that there is absolutely no legal or factual basis for such an indefinite delay. I mean, come on, Trump’s team must think they’re entitled to special treatment. Well, the Speedy Trial Act of 1974 says otherwise, folks. The law demands that a trial date be set as soon as possible, and Smith’s office has proposed December 11, 2023. Let the countdown begin!
But wait, it gets better. Smith’s office didn’t stop there. They took down every other weak argument brought forward by Trump’s team. The volume of discovery? Not a valid reason to delay the trial indefinitely. The Classified Information Procedures Act? Not worth fussing over. And don’t even get me started on their claim about the Presidential Records Act. It’s like they’re grasping at straws here, folks.
Smith’s office also scoffed at the idea that an impartial jury could only be selected after the presidential election. Give me a break! They made it clear that the court is more than capable of selecting fair jurors, no matter what the political climate may be. It’s as if Trump’s team thinks they’re above the law. Well, newsflash, they’re not.
And let’s not forget about Trump’s lawyers’ so-called demanding schedules. Smith’s office wasn’t about to let that slide either. They made it crystal clear that the court’s schedule should never be subservient to those fancy-pants lawyers. Talk about a reality check for Trump and his cronies.
In a mic-drop moment, Smith’s office concluded by urging the court to give Trump’s team a reality check and reject their plea for a delay. They proposed a trial date of December 11, 2023, and now the court holds the fate of this trial in its hands. Let’s hope they see through the smoke and mirrors and make the right decision.
Folks, the game is on, and it’s time for Trump to face the consequences of his actions. No more delays, no more excuses. Justice will prevail, and it’s about time.
