In the first court hearing in nearly a year, Trump attorney John Lauro argued that the government is rushing an 'illegitimate' indictment during a critical period of the White House campaign.
Judge Tanya Chutkan firmly rejected Lauro's claims of a rushed process, emphasizing that 'This case has been pending for over a year' and that they are not 'sprinting to the finish'.
The Supreme Court's opinion that former presidents enjoy immunity from certain criminal charges significantly altered the prosecution's approach, with the defense arguing the revised indictment still does not comply.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys showed sharp disagreements over the prosecution's next steps and the implications of the Supreme Court ruling in the federal election interference case against Trump.
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