Prosecutors Seek Accountability for Trump's Lawyers in Election Case Defense

Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to compel former President Donald Trump to disclose whether he plans to blame his lawyers for giving him poor legal advice in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The prosecutors argue that Trump and his current legal team have publicly announced their intention to use the "advice of counsel" defense as a central component of his defense. If Trump pursues this strategy, he would have to waive attorney-client privilege and provide prosecutors with all communications and evidence related to the lawyers involved. Prosecutors also requested restrictions on disclosing information about potential jurors to protect them from intimidation and fear.