Former President Donald Trump’s federal trial over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results by spreading false claims of voter fraud does not have a set date yet. A new grand jury has indicted Trump on four felonies, but the case has been slow to move forward due to appeals to the Supreme Court. Judge Tanya Chutkan has emphasized that the case schedule will not be determined by the 2024 election. Trump’s attorney has argued against a prompt trial date, saying that there are pending appellate issues. In court, prosecutors and defense attorneys discussed the appointment of the special counsel, with the defense claiming it was illegitimate. Despite numerous cases of Jan. 6 defendants expressing regret over believing Trump’s false claims, Trump has continued to spread misinformation about the election. Federal prosecutors have charged over 1,400 individuals in connection to the Capitol riot and have secured more than 1,000 convictions. This case highlights the continued legal and political fallout from the events of January 6th, as well as the ongoing impact of Trump’s false claims about voter fraud.
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