Trump Legal Team To Seek Dismissal Of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Election Interference Indictment

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Trump was indicted on four felony counts for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) — Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

OAN’s Frank Lara-Risco
8:35 AM – Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Donald Trump’s attorney Will Scharf discussed how the 45^th president’s legal team will fight Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election interference indictment following the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.

During an interview with CNN on Monday, Scharf said he believes there is not sufficient private conduct by Trump to support Smith’s ongoing prosecution.

The attorney contended that the so-called fake electors scheme at the heart of Smith’s indictment fall under official acts of the presidency, which would shield Trump from legal action.

Following today’s Supreme Court ruling, Trump attorney Will Scharf says they will argue that organizing the fake slates of electors counts as an official act of the presidency. pic.twitter.com/Icbh1WnOZA
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) July 2, 2024

Scharf also said Trump’s legal team would have the opportunity to appeal any immunity decision made by the district court if it does not rule in the 45^th president’s favor.

He said that the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity on Monday, is a decisive blow to the lawfare being waged against the 45^th president.

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