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, dismissing claims from Trump’s legal team that allowing the filing would be unfair and overtly political as the election approaches.
, saying Trump’s concern “with the political consequences of these proceedings does not bear on the pretrial schedule.”Over the weekend, Smith informed Chutkan he was readying a 180-page filing, with more than 30 additional pages for exhibits, that will discuss the evidence in the case and make an extensive argument as to why Trump should face charges despite the Supreme Court’s 6-3 presidential immunity decision from July 1.
The special counsel’s office said such a filing would include material such as grand jury testimonies, FBI interview transcripts, and other evidence — all of which could thrust unflattering details about Trump into the spotlight in the final weeks of the presidential election. The deadline for Smith to make his filing is on Thursday, though the special counsel is allowed to make filings ahead of the deadline and has a track record of filing early.
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