Special counsel Jack Smith wants jury selection to begin in December, while the former president pushes for a 2026 start date.

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    He wants it in 2026 because historically if he wins president and the house and/or senate go to the Dems they will likely flip during the mid terms. His best chance of tossing it all is having all the control.

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      Fortunately, Chutkan is having none of it. This is an Obama appointed judge that resides in reality. She sees the nonsense for exactly what it is and has been making rulings accordingly.