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Justice Department Formally Moves to Drop Trump 2020 Obstruction Case in DC

The US Justice Department has moved to drop the 2020 election obstruction case against Donald Trump, asking a judge to dismiss the extraordinary federal prosecution of a former president whose reelection ensured he’d be shielded from charges in the White House.
Justice Department Formally Moves to Drop Trump 2020 Obstruction Case in DC Jack Smith Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg
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By Bloomberg
25 Nov 2024
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Prosecutors under Special Counsel Jack Smith, who charged Trump with illegally conspiring to interfere with Congress’ certification of his electoral loss four years ago, made the request in court on Monday.

Justice Department policy bars the prosecution of sitting presidents, forcing Smith’s hand to unnwind the case. Trump, who denied wrongdoing, said he would fire Smith and order the department to close the special counsel’s work if he won a second term.

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Skinyela Nov 26, 2024, 06:28 AM

It's a department policy, not a provision in the constitution? Trump must ensure that it is enshrined in the constitution.