As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly considering ceasing the federal prosecutions against him, influenced by a longstanding Department of Justice policy.

Smith appears to be preparing to end ongoing federal prosecutions of President-elect Trump due to DOJ guidelines against prosecuting a sitting president, as ABC News reports.

Legal Challenges Facing President-Elect Trump

The legal complexities Trump faces include a federal election subversion case and a classified documents case.

The latter was recently dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon who questioned the constitutionality of Smith's appointment, but it is currently the subject of on appeal.

The former matter was remanded to a lower court following a U.S. Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.

Trump has publicly declared his plans to dismiss Smith from his role soon after assuming office. This announcement was made during a recent segment on the Hugh Hewitt Show.

Supreme Court Decisions Influence Prosecutions

"We got immunity at the Supreme Court. It's so easy. I would fire him within two seconds," Trump said.

"He'll be one of the first things addressed," Trump stated, highlighting the potential end of his federal legal battles as one of his early acts in office.

Alongside these federal cases, Trump continues to confront other significant legal challenges.

Notably, he faces sentencing on November 26 in a criminal hush money case and awaits a court decision regarding a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment.

New York Attorney General Ready to Counter Presidential Actions

New York Attorney General Letitia James, involved in the civil fraud case against Trump, has vowed to remain vigilant against any maneuvers by the incoming administration that could influence ongoing legal proceedings.

"No matter what the next administration throws at us, we're ready," she said.

James went on, "We're ready to respond to their attacks. We will continue to stand tall in the face of injustice, revenge, or retribution."

This resilience is echoed in the stance of Roberta Kaplan, attorney for E. Jean Carroll, who Trump currently owes roughly $90 million following civil case verdicts concerning sexual assault and defamation allegations from the 1990s.

Kaplan argues that Trump's presidency does not alter the legal judgments or the facts established by two separate juries.

Significant Legal Judgments Remain Despite Political Power

"Mr. Trump's election to the presidency does nothing to change either the fact, as determined by two separate juries, that he sexually assaulted and defamed Ms. Carroll or the applicable legal principles under which he was held liable for that conduct," Kaplan elaborated.

The discussions and decisions in the coming weeks will significantly shape the legal and political landscape.

As Trump transitions from president-elect to sitting president, events will highlight the intricate balance between legal accountability and presidential immunity.