in accord with

In the context of a prosecution that Trump himself had so long delayed, and given the public interest in resolving the issues as rapidly as possible, Smith was entitled to move forward quickly in accord with the Supreme Court’s remand.

It assumed that well-intentioned human beings, occupying public office for the common good, would fulfill their institutional responsibilities in accord with the founders’ design.

“The schedule was and remains reasonable, and in accord with the strong public interest in a speedy trial,” prosecutors wrote.

“They all reflect President Trump’s efforts and duties, squarely as Chief Executive of the United States, to advocate for and defend the integrity of the federal election, in accord with his view that it was tainted by fraud and irregularity,” they said.

Fischer’s reading of the statute is strained, and DOJ’s is more in accord with the plain language Congress enacted.