US Laws "Apply To Everyone": Prosecutor In Trump Documents Case

The prosecutor in the unprecedented criminal case against former president Donald Trump said Friday that US law applies to everyone no matter their status, and pledged to pursue a speedy trial.

"We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone," said Special Counsel Jack Smith, shortly after a 37-count indictment accusing Trump of illegally taking highly classified documents was unsealed.

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