NEW: Jack Smith Requests January 2 Trial Date – Wants Trump Convicted by Super Tuesday – Trump Responds
Special Counsel Jack Smith requested a January 2 trial date for President Trump’s charges related to the January 6 case in Washington DC.
Last Tuesday Trump was hit with 4 counts in Jack Smith’s January 6 case: Conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
“The Government proposes that trial begin on January 2, 2024, and estimates that its case in chief will take no longer than four to six weeks,” according to a court filing on Thursday.
Jack Smith wants Trump convicted by Super Tuesday in March.
The Iowa Republican Caucuses will be held on January 15.
