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Jack Smith Requests Time to Assess Trump Case Post-Election
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested additional time from the court to evaluate how to proceed with ongoing legal cases against Trump. The request comes in light of the Justice Department’s longstanding policy against prosecuting a sitting president, prompting Smith to seek a pause in the pretrial schedule for Trump’s election interference case.
In a recent court filing, Smith indicated the need to reassess the legal strategy after Trump’s election, which could significantly alter the dynamics of the pending cases. The court has agreed to vacate all remaining deadlines in the pretrial schedule, allowing the government until December 2 to submit a status report outlining its proposed course of action. This development reflects a broader discussion within the Justice Department regarding the implications of Trump’s election on the ongoing legal proceedings, including his handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump’s legal team has reportedly not objected to this request, suggesting a cooperative approach as both sides navigate the unprecedented situation.
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