Federal Charges Against Trump Dropped as Legal Battles Reshape Post-Election Landscape

Special Counsel Jack Smith moves to dismiss two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, citing Justice Department policy on prosecuting sitting presidents.

• An appeals court approved the dismissal of federal charges against Donald Trump related to classified documents and alleged election interference.
• Special Counsel Jack Smith cited long-standing Justice Department policy against prosecuting sitting presidents as the basis for dropping the cases.
• The dismissal follows earlier rulings that questioned the legality of Smith's appointment and the scope of presidential immunity.
• Smith will continue to pursue charges against Trump’s co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, in the classified documents case.
• Trump and his allies claim the prosecutions were politically motivated, while legal experts debate the implications of the evidence and judicial decisions.

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