"Legal Experts Counter Trump's Contempt Motion in January 6 Inquiry"

Special counsel Jack Smith has countered former President Donald Trump's motion to hold him in contempt regarding the January 6 federal election interference case, labeling Trump's claims as "false" and "baseless." Smith asserts that his team's continued submissions and compliance with discovery obligations, despite a stay in the case, do not violate the court's order and are not politically motivated. Trump's legal team argues that the stay should prevent any filings, accusing Smith of acting "lawlessly." The dispute centers on the pace of the trial and Trump's allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, while Smith maintains that the case is being handled fairly and without political bias. Trump, who faces four counts including conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruction of an official proceeding, has pleaded not guilty.