Jack Smith
Prosecutors in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump have told a judge that defense lawyers had painted an “inaccurate and distorted picture of events."
The leading Republican presidential contender predicted "bedlam in the country," and declined to condemn political violence.
The former president's attorneys want to hold Jack Smith in contempt of court. Andrew Weissmann said that's "really not how you litigate."
The indicted former president is looking to further stall his trial in case his play for absolute immunity fails.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Lawyers, including special counsel Jack Smith, warn that Trump’s theory of "presidential immunity" would allow presidents to be unaccountable tyrants.
Donald Trump argued that he can’t be prosecuted for alleged crimes he committed as president of the United States.
“A bank robber cannot defend himself by blaming the bank’s security guard for failing to stop him,” the Justice Department special counsel wrote.
Trump, though, would have the ability to end that prosecution if he returns to the White House before the case has concluded.
The MSNBC host also pointed out the hypocrisy of the claim, given how Trump's team spent their holidays in 2020.
Special counsel Jack Smith wants the high court’s help to block Trump from running out the clock.