A U.S. judge dismissed the federal criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat after Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to drop the case. Smith also sought to end the separate case related to Trump's illegal retention of classified documents. The move represents a significant legal victory for Trump, who is set to return to office in January 2025. Prosecutors cited a longstanding U.S. Justice Department policy that sitting presidents cannot be criminally prosecuted, a policy dating back to the 1970s. This policy aims to prevent legal distractions that would undermine the functioning of the presidency. Trump had faced charges in multiple cases, including election subversion and obstruction. The dismissal came after Trump won the 2024 election, which also brought a political victory. The decision is a shift in Smith's approach, reflecting how Trump's political and legal challenges have intertwined. #donaldtrump #2024elections #jacksmith #legalvictory #ElectionSubversion #classifieddocuments #justicedepartment #presidentialimmunity #uspolitics #breakingnews Subscribe: https://bit.ly/moneycontrolyoutube Follow us: Visit https://www.moneycontrol.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneycontrol/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/moneycontrolcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneycontrolcom/