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campaigning for president even if he were convicted. now, that is not entirely shocking to be honest. trump never admitted defeat after losing the election in the 2020 election. he's not going to tap out of the 2024 race when it's just getting started. but there's more to this move. it's not about politics. it has a bigger strategy at its core. as axios explains, the 2024 campaign is more than a race to return to the white house. this is a fight to stay out of prison. legal experts believe it's unlikely trump's criminal trial will be resolved before the 2024 election, so whoever wins...

It's about donald trump's freedom. joining me now is mara wiley, a former assistant u.s. attorney. molly host of the fast policy and catie beck. i'll start with you. jack smith says he wants a speedy trial. as we mentioned by most accounts it certainly would not wrap up before the 2024 election. what is your reporting telling you about the conversations inside the justice department about this timeline, and is there any way for jack smith to expedite things up? >> the justice department has said in a filing if it goes to trial, they could wrap up their case in 20 to 21 days. what would prevent...