Trump and Smith feud over trial date in classified documents case

Published February 29, 2024 8:09pm ET



Former President Donald Trump and special counsel Jack Smith sparred on Thursday over when the criminal classified documents case should take place, clashing just one day before the judge will deliberate on their proposals.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is expected to issue a scheduling update during a Friday hearing amid expectations that she will delay the currently scheduled May 20 trial start. Smith requested that the trial begin on July 8, while Trump renewed his plea that it should not begin until after the 2024 election as he seeks to keep his presidential campaign calendar clear.

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