JUST IN: Biden Prosecutors Pushing To Hold Trump Trial During Critical Point Of 2024 Campaign

In a move that many see as politically motivated, prosecutors are pushing for the trial regarding former President Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 incident to commence in early January of next year, precisely during the crucial Iowa caucuses.

The timing raises eyebrows among Trump supporters, as the Iowa caucuses play a pivotal role in the presidential nomination process. The decision to hold the trial during this period could be seen as an attempt to overshadow Trump’s campaign efforts and influence public opinion.

The Biden administration, in a move many have argued is a continued effort to undermine Trump’s legacy and influence, indicted him on August 1 for the third time. The charges revolve around Trump’s alleged attempt to interfere in the 2020 election and his supposed involvement in the events of Jan. 6.

Specifically, Trump faces charges of “Conspiracy to defraud the United States,” “Conspiracy to corruptly obstruct and impede the January 6 proceedings,” and “A conspiracy against the right to vote and to have one’s vote counted.” The push to set the trial date for January, coinciding with the Iowa caucuses, is seen by many as a strategic move rather than a mere coincidence.

The official document from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia reveals that the Government proposes the trial to begin on January 2, 2024. They estimate that their main case presentation will span four to six weeks.

While, on the surface, this may seem like a routine legal procedure, the timing is crucial. Holding the trial during this period ensures maximum media attention, potentially diverting focus from Trump’s campaign activities and messages.

The Iowa Republican presidential caucuses for the upcoming year will be scheduled for mid-January, advancing it by roughly three weeks compared to the previous two primary cycles. The pioneering caucuses are set for Jan. 15, 2024, as decided by a vote from the central committee of Iowa’s state Republican Party.

The Government’s proposed schedule is as follows:

• September 25, 2023: Rule 12 and other dispositive motions
• October 16, 2023: Oppositions to Rule 12 and other dispositive motions
• October 25, 2023: Replies in Support of Rule 12 and other dispositive motions
• November 13, 2023: Motions in Limine
• November 27, 2023: Oppositions to Motions in Limine
• December 4, 2023: Replies in Support of Motions in Limine
• December 8, 2023: Final Pretrial Conference
• December 11, 2023: Jury Selection
• January 2, 2024: Trial commencement

“The Government proposes that trial begin on January 2, 2024, and estimates that its case in chief will take no longer than four to six weeks. This trial date, and the proposed schedule outlined below, would give the defendant time to review the discovery in this case and prepare a defense, and would allow the Court and parties to fully litigate any pre-trial legal issues. Most importantly, a January 2 trial date would vindicate the public’s strong interest in a speedy trial—an interest guaranteed by the Constitution and federal law in all cases, but of particular significance here, where the defendant, a former president, is charged with conspiring to overturn the legitimate results of the 2020 presidential election, obstruct the certification of the election results, and discount citizens’ legitimate votes.”

The decision to hold the trial during the Iowa caucuses could be seen as an attempt to divert attention from Trump’s campaign efforts, potentially influencing the outcome of the caucuses.