Special counsel John L. “Jack” Smith is set to clash with attorneys for Donald Trump in the next two weeks over the survival of criminal prosecutions in Washington and Florida, following several court rulings in the former president’s favor.
Court rulings have ensured Trump will not face trial before Election Day, but courtroom drama could play out at key moments leading up to the election as the cases move through the court system.
Smith and Trump both face a Friday deadline to lay out their plans for the future of the prosecution in Washington over charges tied to Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election.