Trump's Re-election May Halt Legal Challenges, DOJ Considers Case Dismissals

The Department of Justice is considering how to wind down federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office, adhering to a policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. This move contrasts with previous actions by special counsel Jack Smith, who pursued election interference charges against Trump. With Trump's election victory, DOJ officials see no feasible way to continue the cases, which are entangled in legal complexities. The decision raises questions about the future of these cases and the implications for Trump's co-defendants and legal strategy.