Jack Smith Drops Federal Charges, Trump Evades January 6 Accountability

Special Counsel Jack Smith has dropped the federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing the Justice Department's policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents. Trump's legal strategy to delay proceedings has led to the postponement or dismissal of multiple cases, including those in Georgia and New York. While Trump's New York conviction remains, his sentencing is delayed, and his legal team is expected to seek further dismissals based on his presidential status. Civil cases against Trump, however, are not affected by his election.