Individuals familiar with the case have reportedly stated that it is improbable for a state-level judge to allow the proceedings to move forward while Trump serves as President.
In the Washington, DC, case, Smith charged Trump with attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Notably, the CNN report explains, since this is a state case, even after having won the US presidency, Trump does not have the authority to pardon himself after he is sworn into office.
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