Special Counsel Jack Smith Seeks Supreme Court Ruling to Prevent Delay of Former President Trump’s Trial Until After 2024 Election

Special Counsel Jack Smith is attempting to prevent the trial of former President Donald Trump from slipping past the 2024 presidential election. Smith filed a request with the Supreme Court on Monday to take up the case and rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted for plotting to overturn the 2020 election results.

The case is currently set to begin on March 4, 2024, and Smith is attempting to bypass the appeals court, the usual next step in the process, and have the Supreme Court take up the matter directly. Trump has signaled he will ask the federal appeals court in Washington to reverse the outcome of the case.

Smith’s request for the court to act with unusual speed is an effort to prevent any delays that could push back the trial until after the 2024 presidential election. Trump is currently the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary.

The Supreme Court has yet to respond to Smith’s request. If the court decides to take up the case, it could have a major impact on the 2024 presidential election. It is unclear how long the court will take to make a decision.

In the meantime, Smith is continuing to fight to hold the March 2024 trial date against Trump’s efforts to slow the case down. It remains to be seen whether Smith will be successful in his efforts.