Experts speaking to Newsweek have debunked Donald Trump 's claim that the release of a new briefing by special prosecutor Jack Smith, outlining the case to prosecute the former president, was a "hit job," saying Trump knew about it and had caused the delays leading to its release.

The special counsel provided new details that help flesh out how Donald Trump sought to remain in power, while setting out his argument for the case to survive the Supreme Court’s immunity decision.