Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.

Special counsel Jack Smith taking steps to wind down federal cases against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks about an unsealed indictment against former President Donald Trump on Aug. 1, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Special counsel Jack Smith is taking steps to end both federal cases against Trump before the president-elect takes office, according to a source familiar with the Justice Department deliberations.

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