Trump Trial Date Set as Special Counsel and DOJ Clash Over Start Date

A federal judge is expected to set a trial date for former President Donald Trump's election interference case, which could have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential race. The trial could begin in January 2023, as proposed by special counsel Jack Smith, or be pushed back to April 2026, as suggested by Trump's legal team. Trump faces four charges related to conspiracy, obstruction, and conspiracy against the right to vote. He also has three other criminal cases in New York, Georgia, and Florida. The judge has previously warned Trump against intimidating witnesses and has received death threats in connection with the case.