"Trump's Potential Trial Over Classified Documents: Understanding the DOJ's '60-day Rule'"
The Department of Justice's "60-day rule" aims to avoid prosecutorial steps that could influence an upcoming election, but it's not a formal policy and is open to interpretation. Special counsel Jack Smith's efforts to bring former President Donald Trump to trial before the 2024 election have sparked debate over potential conflicts with DOJ's broader position of avoiding actions that could impact elections. While Smith argues for a prompt trial in the public interest, critics contend that the rush to trial may violate DOJ rules and unfairly influence the election.