Jack Smith Dismisses Federal Charges Against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed motions to dismiss federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, including charges related to election interference and mishandling classified documents. Smith cited a longstanding Justice Department policy against prosecuting sitting presidents as the basis for his decision, which follows Trump's victory in the recent election. Trump’s spokesman hailed the dismissal as a major victory for the rule of law, while critics argue that it reflects a troubling precedent for accountability. The dismissal of these cases marks a historic moment, as it is the first time a former president faced federal charges but is now set to assume office again. Although Smith’s office maintains that the case's merits remain intact, they acknowledged constitutional obligations necessitating the dismissal before Trump's inauguration. The ongoing state-level cases in Georgia and New York remain unaffected by this development.