Special counsel Jack Smith intends to pursue criminal cases against Trump through the election and post-Inauguration Day if Trump wins, citing his authority under DOJ regulations to continue until formally removed.
Smith's office is prepared to push forward on indictments accusing Trump of election interference and withholding classified documents, despite delays caused by a Supreme Court ruling and legal complexities in Florida.
It is common for special counsels to persist in prosecuting cases under their control beyond presidential administration changes, benefiting from day-to-day independence granted by DOJ regulations.
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