The Justice Department is determined to pursue criminal cases against Donald Trump even if he wins the election, according to reports. Despite a policy against charging a sitting president, lawyers believe they can continue the cases against a president-elect. Special counsel Jack Smith could proceed with the trials until Trump’s hypothetical inauguration on Jan. 20.
If Trump were to win, he could potentially stand trial between November and returning to the White House, with the timing being crucial as he could appoint an attorney general to drop the federal cases or even pardon himself. The cases involve mishandling classified documents and election result manipulation.
Recent Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity may impact the proceedings, causing delays in the election subversion case. Meanwhile, Trump is also facing a state-level election interference case in Georgia, with proceedings held up due to allegations against the district attorney.
The New York hush money case against Trump has also faced delays following the Supreme Court ruling. These legal battles could significantly impact the former president’s future.