Chris GeidnerTrump asked for more time to respond to Smith’s request on the protective order, which had followed Trump’s Truth social post — and was quickly denied by Judge Chutkan. 5p Monday deadline for a response stands.
Here is Trump’s response: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.258148/gov.uscourts.dcd.258148.14.0.pdf
And, the Special Counsel has filed its reply: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.258149/gov.uscourts.dcd.258149.15.0_2.pdf
Well, that was quick: Judge Chutkan is planning a hearing on the protective order motion. She wants to know by 3p Tuesday (tomorrow) two dates/times when the lawyers could be in court by (including) Friday.
Update, USA v. Trump (DC): Trump's lawyers say they can meet next Monday or Tuesday — in response to Judge Chutkan's request for two times/dates when they can meet *this* week. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.dcd.258148/gov.uscourts.dcd.258148.17.0_1.pdf
BREAKING: After Trump’s lawyers proposed having a hearing next Monday or Tuesday, Judge Chutkan schedules the hearing on the protective order proposals in USA v. Trump (DC) for 10a this Friday.
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Urzl@chrisgeidner "No, the finding out will happen Friday instead of you getting another weekend of fucking around..."
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