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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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.
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.
Judge Cannon's Hints
- Judge Cannon didn't rule on the motions but hinted at receptiveness to selective prosecution arguments.
- She compared Trump's case to minor disputes with past presidents over document handling.