Mon Nov 25 19:03:18 UTC 2024: ## Justice Department Drops Case Against President-Elect Trump
**Washington, Nov. 26, 2024** – The Department of Justice has dropped its case against President-elect Donald Trump, accusing him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. The decision, announced Monday, cites a longstanding policy prohibiting the prosecution of sitting presidents.
Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to dismiss the case, stating that the Constitution mandates dismissal before Trump’s inauguration. Prosecutors emphasized that this policy applies regardless of the severity of the alleged crimes or the strength of the evidence, which they maintain is substantial. The decision brings an end to a major investigation into Trump’s actions leading up to the January 6th, 2021 Capitol attack.
The case, filed last year, faced numerous legal challenges, including Trump’s claims of immunity. While the Supreme Court ruled in July that former presidents enjoy broad immunity, the case had recently gained momentum with the prosecution presenting new evidence in October. However, the Justice Department’s longstanding policy ultimately prevailed.
Trump has consistently denounced the case as politically motivated and vowed to dismiss Smith upon taking office. While initially considered a serious legal threat, the prosecution’s efforts were ultimately halted by the established precedent against prosecuting a sitting president.
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