Donald Trump’s presidential victory effectively halts the criminal proceedings against him during his term. Despite facing four prosecutions this year, including charges related to hush money payments and election interference, the Department of Justice’s policy prevents prosecuting a sitting president. Trump, who maintains his innocence, could potentially dismiss the special counsel overseeing the federal cases.
Donald Trump’s presidential victory effectively halts the criminal proceedings against him during his term. Despite facing four prosecutions this year, including charges related to hush money payments and election interference, the Department of Justice’s policy prevents prosecuting a sitting president. Trump, who maintains his innocence, could potentially dismiss the special counsel overseeing the federal cases. Donald Trump’s presidential victory effectively halts the criminal proceedings against him during his term. Despite facing four prosecutions this year, including charges related to hush money payments and election interference, the Department of Justice’s policy prevents prosecuting a sitting president. Trump, who maintains his innocence, could potentially dismiss the special counsel overseeing the federal cases. Read More