 He was inappropriately appointed and should not have been able to bring the charges. No word how this ruling affects the other case of Smith's against the former president in Washington, D.C.'s federal court. Now, that is the federal indictment related to Trump attempts to overturn the 2020 election. No reaction yet from special counsel Jack Smith, who can appeal the judge's decision. Former President Trump also told Fox he'll announce today who his running mate is.