Trump’s co-defendants again seek to delay release of Jack Smith’s final report
President Trump’s legal team is once again seeking to delay the release of the final report by special counsel Jack Smith in the ongoing investigation into possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia during the 2016 presidential election.
Trump’s co-defendants, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and longtime associate Roger Stone, have filed motions in federal court requesting that the release of Smith’s report be postponed until after their trials have concluded. The defendants argue that the release of the report could prejudice potential jurors and hinder their ability to receive a fair trial.
This latest move by Trump’s legal team comes after months of legal wrangling and attempts to undermine the credibility of the investigation. The president has repeatedly referred to the probe as a “witch hunt” and has sought to discredit the special counsel and his team.
However, despite these efforts, the investigation has continued to move forward, with several indictments and guilty pleas already secured. Smith’s final report is expected to shed light on the extent of Russian interference in the election and any possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Moscow.
The delay sought by Trump’s co-defendants is likely to further draw out the investigation and prolong the uncertainty surrounding the president’s legal troubles. It remains to be seen how the courts will rule on the request for a postponement of the report’s release.
In the meantime, the American public continues to wait for answers about the events leading up to the 2016 election and the actions of the Trump campaign. The release of Smith’s final report could provide some much-needed clarity on these issues, but for now, it remains in limbo as the legal battles play out in court.
