Donald Trump criticized the judge and special counsel overseeing the federal criminal case against him, calling them “the most evil person” and “a sick puppy,” respectively. He expressed outrage over the release of heavily redacted documents related to the case, accusing it of being “election interference.” Trump’s supporters have threatened both the judge and special counsel in the past.
The documents released on Friday include information from the House Jan. 6 Committee, and Trump’s team has argued against the evidence presented by special counsel Jack Smith. The case has faced delays due to Trump’s arguments over presidential immunity, which were partially ruled out by the Supreme Court.
Trump is facing four charges in the case, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Smith’s key contention is that Trump knowingly spread false information about the 2020 election. The judge overseeing the case, Tanya Chutkan, has faced threats and was a victim of a swatting incident earlier this year.
Despite the pushback from Trump’s legal team, Chutkan is moving forward with the case and unsealed redacted documents on Friday. Trump criticized the judge for the timing of the release, accusing her of trying to influence the upcoming election. The case continues to be a focal point in the ongoing legal battles involving the former president.
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