Smith is urging the Supreme Court to expedite a ruling on Trump's immunity from prosecution, bypassing the lower D.C. circuit court to potentially hold the trial before the election. The urgency is seen as politically motivated, aiming to ensure voters have the full story before election day. There's concern that Trump could preemptively pardon himself if re-elected, nullifying the trial. However, the court may not share the same urgency and typically prefers to hear from lower courts before making a ruling. The court's decision could hinge on the precedent set during Watergate, indicating that Trump may have to face trial regardless of the election outcome.