Donald Trump responds to Jack Smith’s move to dismiss felony cases

President-elect Donald Trump responded to special counsel Jack Smith’s move to dismiss two felony cases against him, calling the cases “empty and lawless” and a “political hijacking.” Vice President-elect JD Vance stated that Trump could have faced life in prison if the 2024 election had a different outcome. Smith cited DOJ policy in dropping the federal election interference case, which was later dismissed by U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan. Trump pleaded not guilty to charges related to election interference and handling classified material, with his allies celebrating the decision as a victory for the rule of law while critics, like Sen.-elect Adam Schiff, accused the Justice Department and courts of failing to hold Trump accountable for his actions.

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