Deadline in the 2020 election interference case. Hes got until 5 00 p. M. This afternoon to respond to special counsel jack smiths request for a protective order. Smith is trying to block trump from disclosing evidence and making Public Comments that could intimidate witnesses or undermine the case. Smith asked the judge to step in after trump issued a vague threat on social media on friday. He wrote in all caps, quote f you go after me, im coming after you. This morning, were also keeping a close watch on Fulton County, georgia, where trump is facing another potential indictment for trying to overturn the election. The streets around the courthouse are being shut down as the grand jury considers charges. Trumps lawyer went on a media blitz and appeared on all five networks sunday morning. He floated a new defense for trump, alleged will pressuring mike pence and georgia officials to overturn the election results. Youre saying that asking is action. No, asking is aspirational. Asking i
A third defendant and adding three new charges against donald trump. now the parties are going to court later this week. on thursday, the 10th. and the big question will be in light of the new indictment, does this trial date of may 2024 get pushed back. you know donald trump s team will argue, we re charged with three new crimes. we need more time. doj will push back against that. let s not first the indictment that landed. this is the state-level prosecution by the manhattan da of donald trump relating to hush money payments for stormy substantials. they re in pretrial motions. they have a trial date of march of 2024. fulton county fanny lewis this could come at any point. by september 1st it s going to come. exactly. calendar, walk us through. the all important calendar. you see all the dates. how will we get this all in in 2024. let s circle a couple important dates. the election of course is here november 5th. we re not going to have a trial