Special counsel Jack Smith is currently engaged in active discussions with US Justice Department leadership regarding the federal prosecutions of former President Donald Trump. These talks are anticipated to continue for several days as DOJ officials explore various options for concluding the two criminal cases against Trump.
The cases in question pertain to Trump's alleged actions to overturn the 2020 election results and his purported mishandling of classified documents. The Justice Department is also taking into account a 2020 memo from its Office of Legal Counsel that provides guidance on indictments or prosecutions of sitting presidents.
Trump has publicly expressed his intention to dismiss Special Counsel Smith and bring an end to the federal legal proceedings against him. The ongoing discussions between Smith and DOJ leadership are crucial in determining the appropriate course of action to address these high-profile cases.
