Trump's Re-Election Halts Federal Election Fraud Case

Special counsel Jack Smith concludes evidence was sufficient for conviction, but Justice Department policy shields sitting presidents from prosecution.

• Special counsel Jack Smith's report states that Donald Trump would have likely been convicted for election fraud if not re-elected as president in November 2024.
• The 130-page report details alleged efforts by Trump to overturn the 2020 election results, including pressuring officials and promoting false claims of voter fraud.
• Smith's investigation relied on over 250 interviews, 55 witness testimonies, and publicly available materials, including findings from the January 6th Congressional Committee.
• The Justice Department dropped the case following Trump's re-election, citing longstanding policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
• Trump has dismissed the report as politically motivated, reiterating his claims of innocence and criticizing Smith's role in the investigation.

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