Trump's plea for trial delay: Response expected from chief justice

Former President Donald Trump's attempt to delay his federal criminal election-subversion trial is under scrutiny as Chief Justice John Roberts grants prosecutors one week to respond to his request. Special counsel Jack Smith has until next Tuesday to address Trump's emergency application filed at the Supreme Court.

Immunity dispute

The case involved a three-judge panel of a federal appeals court in Washington ruling against Trump's immunity claim but holding off the trial pending the Supreme Court's decision. The special counsel has been pushing for a swift resolution of the immunity dispute to proceed with the trial set for later this year.

Opposition and anticipation

Smith is anticipated to oppose Trump's request to halt the trial proceedings while seeking additional relief from the Supreme Court and the 11-judge bench of the D.C. Circuit. This development comes as Trump continues to argue for immunity from prosecution related to his presidency, even after being impeached and acquitted by Congress. Smith's response to Trump's latest filing is expected before the deadline next week.