Donald Trump moves for page limits on Jack Smith filings in D.C. court

Donald Trump is asking the court to be strict about imposing rules on page limits when it comes to filings by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

Trump's attorneys on Saturday filed a response in the D.C. case, which is being overseen by Judge Tanya Chutkan, taking issue with Smith's bid to file a briefing that goes beyond 45 pages. In that case, Trump faces allegations that he attempted to subvert the 2020 election.

The Trump filing notes that the prosecution "requests leave to file an oversized, consolidated brief in response to President Trump’s Motion to Dismiss on Statutory Grounds and Motion to Dismiss on Constitutional Grounds."

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"The prosecution advises its proposed brief would exceed the 45-page limit for responses provided by LCrR 47(e)," Trump's lawyers wrote in the weekend filing. "The Court should deny the prosecution’s application."

Trump argues that, "Because the Motions raise distinct bases for dismissal, the defense believes it is more efficient and organized for the briefing to remain separated."

"This will avoid confusion over the application of any arguments to the parties’ respective briefing and will also keep the record clear on appeal by either party," the filing says. "To the extent the Court grants relief, it should prohibit the prosecution from discussing either Motion for more than 45 pages, inclusive of any combined introductory or background sections. For example, the Court should not permit the prosecution to address Constitutional issues for 60 pages."

Trump concludes by saying that he "construes the prosecution’s application as concerning only its proposed response brief."

"Accordingly, President Trump intends to file separate replies in support of his Motions, consistent with LCrR 47(d), (e) and this Court’s prior order, Doc. 82," the document reads. "Any alteration to that standard right should require a separately noticed motion and full briefing."

Read the filing right here.