Trump classified documents case dismissed

A federal judge in Florida, Aileen Cannon, dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith as prosecutor violated the U.S. Constitution. Trump was accused of illegally retaining classified government documents after leaving the White House and trying to withhold them from officials. The ruling, coming after a failed assassination attempt on Trump, stated that Smith's appointment by Attorney General Merrick Garland was unconstitutional. The decision, which also cleared Trump's co-defendants, could be appealed but might not lead to a trial before 2025 if Trump wins the presidency. Trump criticized the ruling and called for the dismissal of other pending cases against him. The legality of Smith's appointment is expected to be challenged further, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump still faces multiple criminal prosecutions, including charges related to the 2020 election and a state case in Georgia. The ruling by Judge Cannon is seen as controversial and may impact other cases against Trump.