Trump plans to request judge’s recusal and venue change in Jan. 6 case.
Former President Donald Trump Slams Judge in Election Subversion Case
Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to criticize the federal judge assigned to his case regarding alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election. Trump expressed his belief that he would not receive a fair trial with Judge Tanya Chutkan presiding, citing her previous rulings and her appointment by former President Barack Obama.
Trump stated, “There is no way I can get a fair trial with the judge ’assigned’ to the ridiculous freedom of speech/fair elections case. Everybody knows this, and so does she!” He further announced that his legal team would be requesting her recusal on strong grounds, along with a change of venue out of Washington, D.C.
In addition to criticizing Judge Chutkan, Trump also targeted special counsel Jack Smith, calling him “deranged” and accusing him of intentionally timing the case to coincide with Trump’s election campaign. Trump expressed his frustration, stating, “Deranged Jack Smith… could have brought this [Biden] ‘opponent’ case years ago, but chose to wait and bring it right in the middle of my election campaign. No way!!! I hope you are watching America.”
These remarks from Trump come shortly after prosecutors filed a motion for a protective order, seeking to prevent Trump from publicly sharing evidence related to the case. Judge Chutkan set a deadline for Trump to respond to the request, and despite his legal team’s request for an extension, the judge denied it and maintained the original deadline.
Trump is also pushing for a change of venue, claiming that he would not receive a fair trial in Washington, D.C. due to the potential for a biased jury. However, previous requests to move cases related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot have been denied by judges in the district.
Last week, Trump was indicted on four federal crimes, including conspiracy to defraud and obstruction. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and continues to assert his innocence regarding the events of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. His legal team maintains that his claims of election fraud were sincere and not false as alleged by prosecutors.
In a separate development, Trump’s lawyer, John Lauro, rejected the possibility of the former president accepting a plea deal. Lauro also announced plans to file a motion to dismiss the charges and suggested that West Virginia would be an ideal venue for the trial. When asked about the timeline for the trial, Lauro indicated that it could take 2-3 years before the case goes to trial.
Overall, Trump’s latest social media post reflects his ongoing battle against the judge and prosecutors in his election subversion case, as he seeks to assert his innocence and secure a favorable outcome.
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