The former president plans to continue showing up at various legal proceedings against him, but in this case the spotlight stayed largely on the judges and their skepticism about his immunity claims.
A ruling by the court, and the timing of its decision, could be a major factor in determining when, or even whether, the former president will go to trial in the federal election case.
The filing by Jack Smith was the latest volley in a battle over the timing of the case accusing the former president of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.