By Chijioke Kingsley
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The election of Donald Trump to a second term has paved the way for the end of federal criminal cases against him involving election interference and classified documents
US special counsel Jack Smith is looking at how to wind down the cases before Trump takes office in light of a longstanding justice department policy that sitting presidents can’t be prosecuted, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Mr Smith charged Trump last year with plotting to overturn the 2020 election result and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence.
The latest discussions contrast with the pre-election legal posture of Mr Smith, who in recent weeks took significant steps in the election interference case against Trump without regard to the electoral calendar.
