President-elect Trump faced previous indictments for alleged election interference and mishandling classified materials.
A US district court judge has dismissed the federal case against President-elect Donald Trump, following a motion by Special Counsel Jack Smith. This concludes the investigation into his actions after the 2020 election.
The charges centered on accusations that Trump attempted to subvert the 2020 election results and improperly handled classified documents post-presidency. Trump maintained the prosecution was politically motivated, orchestrated by Democrats.
“The court will grant the government’s motion to dismiss, and dismiss the superseding indictment without prejudice,” Judge Chutkan ruled, citing presidential immunity.
This decision came shortly after Smith’s request to drop the charges.
Trump’s spokesperson, Steven Cheung, hailed the ruling as a victory for the rule of law, calling the federal cases unconstitutional and expressing a desire to end the perceived politicization of the justice system and unify the nation.
Trump himself previously denounced the charges on Truth Social as baseless and unlawful, even threatening to fire Smith upon assuming office, referring to him as “crooked.”
A separate criminal case in Georgia, alleging election interference, remains pending against Trump. He also faces a New York conviction for campaign finance violations, though sentencing is delayed. Trump continues to deny all wrongdoing.