Trump files 'powerhouse' motion calling for Special Counsel Jack Smith to be held in contempt of court

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37% : Former President Trump's attorneys filed what his campaign called a "powerhouse" motion on Thursday calling for a federal judge to hold Special Counsel Jack Smith in contempt of court for allegedly "repeatedly violating" a stay order in his 2020 election investigation.Smith's case against Trump, the 2024 GOP frontrunner, is on pause as Trump's attorneys appeal the case, and argued that presidential immunity protects him from being prosecuted.
34% : "SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO ISSUE EXPEDITED RULING ON TRUMP IMMUNITY CASELauro also said that motion "mirrors the Biden administration's dishonest talking points, asserting, again falsely, that President Trump was responsible for the events of January 6, 2021, when in truth he called for peaceful and patriotic assembly and protest.
34% : Trump is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding and conspiracy against rights.
29% : A 'HOAX,' SAYS BIDEN IS THE REAL THREAT: 'I WILL SAVE DEMOCRACY'Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung told Fox News Digital that Trump has "filed a powerhouse motion to hold Crooked Joe Biden's henchman, Deranged Jack Smith, in contempt of Court for repeatedly violating the stay order in the Washington DC J6 Witch Hunt.""Smith was ordered to not take any further action in the trial court until the Presidential Immunity issue is resolved, which should be a full dismissal of this 'case' because President Trump was carrying out his duty as President to investigate the Rigged and Stolen 2020 Presidential Election," Cheung said.
23% : ""In this manner, the prosecutors seek to weaponize the Stay to spread political propaganda, knowing that President Trump would not fully respond because the Court relieved him of the burdens of litigation during the Stay," Lauro wrote.
21% : "Lauro also said Smith filed an "expansive motion in limine less than 10 days later," which he said "teems with partisan rhetoric, including false claims that President Trump 'propagates irrelevant disinformation' both 'within the courtroom' and 'outside of it.'
20% : Trump, in August, pleaded not guilty in federal court to all four federal charges stemming from Smith's investigation into 2020 election interference and the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
19% : ""Through counsel, President Trump advised that he rejected the prosecutors' unlawful productions, that their actions violated the Stay Order, and that he would seek relief if their malicious conduct continued.
16% : "Cheung explained that, "as a result, President Trump is seeking to hold Deranged Jack in contempt of Court.

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