what they call a partisan doj. >> when it comes to donald trump, there are no rules. destroy him, destroy his family. when it comes to joe biden and hunter biden, they get away. >> reporter: he claims his false claims about a stolen election were constitutionally protected free speech. an argument dismissed by his former attorney general turned fierce critic bill barr. >> i really don't think that's a valid argument. free speech doesn't give you the right to engage in a fraudulent conspiracy. >> so garrett, where does this case go from here? >> lester, the judge set the next hearing for august 28th, though mr. trump does not have to attend. the prosecution will likely push for a speedy trial date. the trump defense lawyers likely pushing for a delay with the judge hoping to pick a trial date in that mex hearing. >> garrett haake, thank you. i'm joined by senior legal correspondent laura jarrett, chief justice contributor