Jack Smith files to drop Jan. 6 charges against Trump

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss President-elect Trump’s D.C. election interference case. NBC Justice Correspondent Ryan Reilly, MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin, and MSNBC Legal Analysts Kristy Greenberg and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler join Chris Jansing to break down what this motion to dismiss means for Trump’s January 6th case.

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[ruth]

What a waste of time and money, Garland didn’t help any. 4 years of nothing, unbelievable.

[TwitcyTrain]

Waste of taxpayers 50 million dollars. Idiots.

[LESTATAK]

This is all Merrick Garlands fault. Had he not waffled, justice would have been served.

[callummcintyre]

Still don't get what the big deal was. The US Liberals and, lefties just blew the whole thing out of proportion.

[JimBluePiano]

What a sad commentary on justice in this country. Once again proving people with money and power are above the law.

[fredjohnston]

this country is lost, completely and utterly

[mikegardens]

What an UTTER UTTER failure of our judicial system and a waste of time and attention. We've spent years occupied with this. I'm checking out of the Trump era for the next four years. I'M DONE. Garland was ineffective and indecisive as AG.

[faithlemay]

The president should not be allowed to pardon himself, any family members, or anyone whose crimes the president directly benefited from. This seems like a no brainer.

[accobb]

In conclusion: Different Rights and Laws for Rich and poor. It is indeed a sad day for America and even sadder for the families of law enforcement that lost their loved ones. 😢😢😢

[Edward]

And the Lucky Loser skates free once again. What a mockery. This country is sinking fast.

[timothywillis]

What a shame. America’s justice system is lame and worthless. 🇺🇸

[ThePwig]

Wow so he’s just going to get away with every single thing. I can’t even begin to imagine what it would be like if a Democrat did the stuff T****p did and how the republicans would react. It’s crazy how hypocritical they are.

[Coolkat]

I AM COMPLETELY DISGUSTED BY OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM. IF YOURE RICH YOULL WALK AWAY WHILE THE POOR PAY THE FEES AND DO THE TIME.

[Patricia-es]

Release all of it ! We have the right to know ! "Truth Justice Democracy, "🇺🇸...

[BigHouse]

What a joke this country is. Think of the millions who are in jail or prison for so much less.

[QueenOfTheNorth]

This is so disheartening. There were FOUR YEARS in which to prosecute this SOB. And here we sit, with him ready to take power over our country once again. How could the Department of Justice let this happen? He should never, ever have been allowed to get near the White House again.

[daynajones]

Of course he did. Our justice system is a joke.

[Tsuka-bnhq]

You hear that kids? Wanna be above the law? Run for the job of POTUS

[archieizhellboye]

this is ridiculous... a disgrace to true law & real justice

[robinpatton]

So he gets away without any punishment? WTH? An every day person would have already been tried and sentenced. Unbelievable!