Donald Trump’s 2020 election subversion case has been paused while federal prosecutors are grappling with the “unprecedented circumstance” of his impending return to the White House.

On Friday, Nov. 10, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan vacated any outstanding deadlines in the case.

The 2020 case revolves around his alleged involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 US presidential election, including his involvement in the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith, who is handling the criminal case, got Tanya to approve her request.

According to prosecutors, the delay was necessary “to give the Government time to evaluate this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course to follow in accordance with Department of Justice policy.”

Justice Department policy states that a current president cannot be subject to criminal prosecution.

On Wednesday, a source said Reuters that the Justice Department is concerned about how to resolve the case as Trump prepares to take office again.

Additionally, last year Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges.

In the 2024 US election, Trump defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

He obtained 295 electoral votes, while Harris could only obtain 266 votes.