Trump's Jan. 6 Case Dismissed by Judge

A US judge has dismissed the January 6 Capitol riot case against President-elect Donald Trump, a significant legal victory for him following his recent election win against Kamala Harris. Special Counsel Jack Smith, citing Department of Justice policies that protect sitting presidents from prosecution, filed motions to dismiss the cases related to election interference and mishandling classified documents. While this dismissal does not exonerate Trump, it reflects the complications around prosecuting a sitting president, as reaffirmed by a Supreme Court ruling on his partial immunity. Smith indicated that the dismissal was solely due to DOJ policy and does not reflect on the merits of the case or potential evidence against Trump. This outcome has raised concerns about accountability and the implications for U.S. legal standards regarding presidential conduct. With the dismissal, Trump is positioned to leverage this situation politically as he continues his campaign.