In the United States, they decided to close the case regarding Donald Trump’s interference in the 2020 election process
In the United States, the criminal case against the newly elected President Donald Trump related to his interference in the 2020 election has been closed. The reason was a constitutional limitation that prohibits bringing federal charges against a sitting president. About this informs The Hill.
District Judge Tanya Chutkan granted special prosecutor Jack Smith’s motion to dismiss the case on Nov. 25, shortly after Trump’s election victory. The publication notes that, in theory, charges could be renewed after his presidential term ends.
“The court will give the government permission to close this case”, said Chutkan.
The decision ended a high-profile investigation that charged Trump with four felony counts related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election that led to the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
That same day, Jack Smith dismissed both criminal cases against Trump, following Justice Department policy.
“After careful consideration, the Department has determined that the Office of Legal Counsel’s previous findings regarding the Constitutional prohibition against federally indicting and prosecuting a sitting President apply to this situation, and as a result, this prosecution must be terminated before the defendant takes office.” – said Smith.
