Trump indictments dropped as special counsel cites policy against prosecuting sitting president
- Special counsel Jack Smith requested to drop criminal charges against Donald Trump due to a policy on prosecuting sitting presidents.
- Donald Trump responded critically, labeling the indictments as politically motivated and a waste of taxpayer money.
- The federal government remains supportive of the original prosecution's merits despite the dismissal of the charges.
In the United States, special counsel Jack Smith announced the request to dismiss felony charges against Donald Trump, which were related to Trump's handling of classified documents and the certification of the 2020 election. This decision was made just days before Trump’s inauguration as president, reflecting a long-standing policy of the Justice Department that prohibits the prosecution of a sitting president. The request was met with a strong response from Trump, who labeled the cases against him as politically motivated and a misuse of government resources. Despite the dismissal of the charges, Smith emphasized that the government continues to support the merits of the original prosecution, underscoring an ongoing commitment to the rule of law.