The ruling marks the end of a significant legal battle over Trump’s conduct after leaving office.
Meanwhile, Trump is reportedly planning to overhaul the Justice Department, including firing Smith and investigating the 2020 election results. He has vowed to “clean out the bad guys” from the department, a move that some see as targeting those involved in his legal cases.
Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly preparing to step down after wrapping up his cases, including the investigation into the January 6th attack. Smith is expected to submit his final report to Attorney General Merrick Garland before Trump takes office, though his departure timing is still uncertain.
As president, Trump is protected by immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office, but the legal battles over his post-presidency actions are far from over.