Mr. Smith goes to the Supreme Court … and it’s driving MAGA crazy

On Monday, special counsel Jack Smith petitioned the Supreme Court to determine whether Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from prosecution for crimes he committed while in office. Only hours after his filing, the court agreed to take up the question and give it fast-track consideration.

As The Washington Post reports, the court’s quick acceptance of Smith’s request doesn’t guarantee that it will rule in a way that cuts off further appeals. However, by moving immediately to the Supreme Court, Smith is clearly seeking to expedite a decision on an issue that hangs over almost every case Trump currently faces … and that gambit has Trump and his supporters fuming.

In his over 4,000 lawsuits, Donald Trump has deployed one tactic above all others: delay. Whether the case is large or small, Trump will do everything to prolong the time in court, including requesting extensions, seeking delays, moving for dismissal, and above all, filing appeals.

On so many occasions, Trump has been able to simply outlast civil cases by exhausting his opponents in court. Dragging out cases has also given Trump leverage in reaching settlements and wielding control over the timing of resolutions. In the case of Trump University, the original lawsuit was filed in 2010. A final settlement came in 2018, conveniently after the 2016 presidential election.

Approved ~ FS

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