Trump's Legal Team Seeks Dismissal of Classified Documents Case Based on Presidential Immunity

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has filed motions to dismiss the federal indictment related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents, arguing that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unlawful and that Trump is immune from prosecution due to his status as president. The indictment accuses Trump of unlawfully retaining national defense information and impeding the federal probe into his handling of the material. Trump's attorneys also raised concerns about the vagueness of the laws he is accused of violating and the funding and authority of the special counsel. The trial is currently set for the end of May, with ongoing disputes over the use of classified evidence at trial.