Judge halts Trump 2020 election case as Justice Department considers future amid re-election | N18G

A federal judge has suspended deadlines in Donald Trump’s 2020 election subversion case following his recent victory in the 2024 presidential election. Prosecutors asked for more time, citing the unique situation of his impending return to the White House. Justice Department policies generally prevent a sitting president from facing criminal prosecution, sparking debates about how to proceed with the case. Trump’s declaration of innocence last year came amid accusations of conspiring to obstruct the certification of votes after his 2020 loss. The Justice Department will brief the court on Dec. 2 on next steps.