Trump's unprecedented win triggers complex legal showdown

American media indicates that Jack Smith must decide on the future of two federal cases against Donald Trump. These cases involve alleged crimes following the 2020 election, when Trump reportedly attempted to maintain power despite losing.

NBC News questions whether the proceedings could be resumed after Trump's term or if the charges will expire. There are also concerns about the evidence and the other individuals accused of helping to hide secret documents. It remains unclear whether the special prosecutor will draft a report summarizing the case.

Meanwhile, Trump's legal team is considering their own legal actions to resolve outstanding federal cases in his favor. Their ultimate goal is to completely dismiss all federal and state cases.

Trump's criminal case in New York presents other challenges, as the sentencing is scheduled for November 26. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of first-degree falsification of business records. The charges stem from a payment made by Republican intermediary Michael Cohen of $130,000 to silence adult film actress Stormy Daniels a few days before the 2016 election to conceal a sexual affair.

Trump's legal team is seeking to defer or completely dismiss these charges. The election interference case in Georgia also remains on hold due to appeals concerning ethical issues related to the district attorney.

Republican campaign spokesman Steven Cheung stated, "The American people have re-elected President Trump with an overwhelming mandate to Make America Great Again. It is now abundantly clear that Americans want an immediate end to the weaponization of our justice system, so we can, as President Trump said in his historic speech last night, unify our country and work together for the betterment of our nation."

NBC News reminds readers, referencing the Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of Justice's 2000 opinion, that prosecuting a sitting president would "unduly interfere" with his duties. In such situations, impeachment is the only proper course of action.

According to NBC forecasts, following his election win, Trump is likely never to face legal consequences for serious federal charges. Some commentators believe the charges against him are more serious than those that led to the Watergate scandal and Richard Nixon's resignation from the presidency.