2/ This would be 1st Trump criminal case to go to trial

Via Scott MacFarlane:

Smith’s motion criticizes Trump defense for claiming Smith “has been investigating this matter for three & a half years, while the defense is starting with a blank slate. Not only is this claim impossible, as January 6, 2021, was two and a half years ago, but it is disingenuous”

Iowa caucuses are scheduled for mid-January, approx halfway thru case, if Smith’s proposed trial date is accepted