DOJ and Special Counsel Smith to Wind Down Trump Cases Due to Policy on Prosecuting Presidents

Nov 6, 2024, 06:47 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice is evaluating how to wind down the two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, according to sources familiar with the matter reported by NBC News. The DOJ's decision aligns with longstanding department policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly in active discussions with senior DOJ officials about ending the prosecutions. This move comes after Trump's victory in the presidential election, with DOJ officials seeking to comply with protocol regarding the prosecution of a sitting president.