The Justice Department dropped all charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal case, which charged him with conspiring to overturn the 2020 election.
Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a motion to dismiss the case, which was granted by Judge Tanya Chutkan. Trump was indicted in 2023 on four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S., obstructing an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
Smith’s filing stated his request aligned with the DOJ’s stance that sitting presidents are immune from federal indictment and criminal prosecution.
Trump responded to the legal victory on social media, describing the case as “empty and lawless” and saying he “persevered, against all odds, and WON.”