Jack Smith's Legal Strategy Targets Trump's Private Conduct in Election Case

The special counsel aims to bypass Trump's presidential immunity by focusing on actions taken as a private citizen.

Special Counsel Jack Smith's filing emphasizes Trump's use of a private attorney to pressure Mike Pence, arguing this negates presidential immunity.
The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity has led Smith to recast the indictment, focusing on Trump's private actions post-2020 election.
Smith's detailed 165-page filing outlines Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the election, including pressuring Pence and inciting the January 6 riot.
Critics argue the timing of Smith's filing, close to the election, could influence public opinion and voter decisions.
Legal analysts highlight the significance of Pence's testimony, which could be crucial in proving Trump's intent to obstruct the election certification.