Special Counsel Jack Smith has suggested starting the trial for former President Donald Trump in January 2024, regarding charges linked to the 202 election and Jan 6 riot. The government anticipates its main case to last between four to six weeks.

Smith’s Thursday filing states:

“The Government proposes that trial begin on January 2, 2024, and estimates that its case in chief will take no longer than four to six weeks,”

“A January 2, 2024, trial date represents an appropriately speedy trial in the public interest and in the interests of justice, while affording the defendant time to prepare his defense and raise pre-trial legal issues with the Court,”

Special Counsel Jack Smith has recommended a fast-tracked trial for ex-President Donald Trump, aiming to begin by the start of the upcoming year, coinciding with the Iowa caucuses. Due to the mounting court cases against Trump across different jurisdictions, scheduling has become crucial. For the charges concerning Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 elections, Smith has prepared a concise indictment for a swift process. He has informed a federal judge that the prosecution can provide evidence in a matter of days and potentially begin jury selection before the end of the year.

Trump has been accused of multiple charges, including conspiracy against the U.S. and obstruction of official proceedings. He has denied all the allegations.