"Trump Seeks Contempt Ruling Against Special Counsel Smith in Election and Jan. 6 Legal Battles"

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has filed a motion to hold Special Counsel Jack Smith in contempt of court, accusing him of violating a stay order in the investigation into Trump's alleged interference in the 2020 election. Trump's attorneys argue that the stay order halts all substantive proceedings, yet claim Smith's team continued legal actions, including serving discovery documents and filing motions. Trump's team contends that Smith's actions are politically motivated and seek to use the court as a tool against Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol riot. The motion requests that Smith withdraw his filings and be sanctioned monetarily for the alleged violations.