Tue Nov 26 19:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump Election Subversion Case Dismissed, But Could Be Revived
**Washington, Nov 27, 2024** – A federal judge has dismissed the election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing a Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan granted Special Counsel Jack Smith’s motion to dismiss the case without prejudice, meaning it can be reinstated after Trump leaves office. The decision follows a similar dismissal of a separate case involving classified documents, though the charges against Trump’s co-defendants in that case will proceed.
Trump, who defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 5th election, was accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandling classified documents. While the Justice Department maintains its belief in the merits of the charges, it adhered to its longstanding policy preventing the prosecution of a sitting president. Trump celebrated the dismissal on Truth Social, claiming the cases were politically motivated and a waste of taxpayer money.
Despite the dismissal, Trump still faces significant legal challenges. He was previously convicted in New York on charges of falsifying business records, though sentencing has been postponed. Additionally, he faces racketeering charges in Georgia related to election interference, which are likely to be paused during his presidency. The dismissed federal cases, however, will loom over his second term.
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