"Trump's Legal Maneuvers and Contempt Tactics Questioned Amid Busy Court Week"

Donald Trump's legal team is accused of overreaching by trying to have Special Counsel Jack Smith held in contempt for proceeding with an election case during a suspension pending appeal. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to charges related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, argues for immunity as the alleged actions occurred during his presidency. Despite Trump's team's claims that Smith's office is violating the stay order, former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance believes the judge is unlikely to sanction Smith without a prior warning, viewing the contempt request as an overreach. The outcome of the contempt issue is seen as separate from Trump's guilt in the trial, with the broader case potentially affecting the timing of the federal trial scheduled for March 2024, ahead of the 2024 election.