Trump's Election Victory Impacts Jan. 6 Cases and Federal Prosecutions

Special Counsel Jack Smith seeks to pause appeals as federal judges delay Jan. 6 trials, anticipating potential pardons.

Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested to pause the appeal in Trump's classified documents case, reflecting a broader strategy to wind down federal prosecutions ahead of Trump's presidency.
Two federal judges have postponed Jan. 6 trials, citing Trump's campaign promise to pardon defendants, marking a significant judicial response to the election results.
Smith plans to resign before Trump takes office, potentially filing a report summarizing his investigations and decisions, which could be released to the public by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The Justice Department faces challenges in deciding whether to continue appeals, particularly in light of Judge Cannon's controversial ruling on the classified documents case.
The postponements and potential pardons raise concerns about judicial resource allocation and the long-term implications for justice in these high-profile cases.