Jack Smith Drops Cases Against President-Elect Donald Trump

Smith's team said prior rulings regarding the constitution's ban on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting president applies to both cases. 

Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss both of his cases against President-elect Donald Trump.

Smith is dropping his election interference and classified documents case, citing Department of Justice policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

Smith’s team said prior rulings regarding the constitution’s ban on federal indictment and prosecution of a sitting president applies to both cases.

The cases are being dismissed before the Trump is inaugurated.

However, the Justice Department will still be pursuing charges against Trump’s two co-defendants in the classified documents case.