Judge Dismisses Trump Election Case Amidst Speculation of Further Legal Immunity
1min read On November 25, reports emerged that a U.S. judge dismissed a case involving former President Donald Trump, who was accused of interfering in the 2020 election. This decision followed a motion by Special Counsel Jack Smith, who referenced a long-standing Department of Justice policy asserting that a sitting president should not face criminal prosecution.
Last year, Jack Smith formally charged Trump with four criminal counts related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Trump, however, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The U.S. Supreme Court, on July 1 of this year, ruled that Trump has a degree of immunity from criminal charges in connection with his alleged attempts to influence the election outcome.
Following Trump's recent electoral victory, there is speculation that remaining cases against him may be dismissed in succession. Notably, Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges, with a total of 91 counts across four distinct criminal cases. Two of these cases have been brought forward by Jack Smith's team. Trump has publicly stated that he would remove Smith from his position if he were to assume the presidency again.