Key points emerge from court filing in Trump's election interference case
Summary: A recent court filing by special counsel Jack Smith outlines evidence against Donald Trump in his election interference case. This filing comes as the judge considers whether Trump's indictment can withstand Supreme Court scrutiny regarding presidential immunity.
The filing alleges Trump planned to declare victory in the 2020 election regardless of the actual results. It also claims he privately dismissed voter fraud allegations from his allies as "crazy," despite promoting similar claims publicly.
Prosecutors intend to use testimony from former Vice President Mike Pence and evidence from January 6 to show Trump's involvement in efforts to overturn the election. They argue that Trump's communications should not be protected by presidential immunity, as they relate to campaign activities rather than official duties.
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