The Lawfare Podcast

Trump's Trials and Tribulations: Delays All Along the East Coast

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Mar 16, 2024
The podcast delves into Trump's legal trials and delays, including the Mar-a-Lago case, Fulton County DA disqualification, and New York trial postponement. They discuss legal complexities, challenges with discovery in Stormy Daniels case, and potential disqualification of a judge. Also, they explore hypothetical electoral laws, national security concerns, and counterintelligence implications.
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No Trial Date Yet

  • Judge Eileen Cannon did not provide a trial date or hints about it during the Mar-a-Lago case hearing.
  • She took the lawyer's "no" as an answer and concluded the hearing.
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Motion to Dismiss for Vagueness

  • Judge Cannon heard arguments on a motion to dismiss 32 counts related to retaining national defense information.
  • The motion argued that the term "national defense information" is unconstitutionally vague, referencing Trump's presidential status and the Presidential Records Act.
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Presidential Records Act Defense

  • The second motion to dismiss argued that the Presidential Records Act prevents indictment.
  • Trump's team claims he can designate any document as personal, regardless of classification, giving him unfettered discretion.
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