Trump Faces Legal Rebuffs Over Contempt and Defense Strategies in Election Litigation

Federal prosecutors, led by special counsel Jack Smith, have countered former President Donald Trump's claims that they should be held in contempt of court for filing motions while the case against Trump is paused. Trump's legal team has accused the prosecutors of misconduct for continuing to work on the case, which accuses Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results, despite a court-ordered stay. The prosecutors argue that their actions do not violate the court's order and are part of their efforts to ensure a speedy trial. The dispute over Trump's claim of immunity and the timing of the case is ongoing, with implications for whether the trial will proceed before the November election or if it will be tried at all, especially if Trump were to regain the presidency.