Special Counsel Seeks Expedited Trump Trial, Raising Questions About 2024 Election Impact
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Special counsel Jack Smith wants a speedy trial for Trump, but can't explicitly say it's because if Trump wins in 2024 he may end probes or pardon allies.
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Smith has hinted at the "public interest" in resolving the case quickly but hasn't directly connected this to the 2024 election.
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Not linking legal proceedings to elections is standard, but Smith's vagueness allows speculation about his motives.
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Trump calls Smith's silence on reasons for haste evidence of a corrupt political motive to damage him before 2024.
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Some say a speedy trial serves justice, but if Trump won in 2024 the trial could be pushed back years, defeating public interest.