Jack Smith is meticulously evaluating how to wrap up the two federal cases against Donald Trump, given the longstanding Justice Department policy that protects sitting presidents from prosecution.
The decision to wind down Trump’s cases before January aims to prevent a clash with the president-elect, who has previously stated he would dismiss Smith immediately upon taking office.
Smith's charges against Trump include conspiring to overturn the election results and illegally retaining classified documents—a legal situation complicated by recent court rulings.
The classified documents case has encountered delays due to a ruling from a Trump-appointed judge, which has compounded the complexities surrounding Smith's legal strategies.
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