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Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate former President Donald Trump, has officially stepped down. His resignation comes after he submitted his final report to Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Smith was tasked with investigating allegations of election interference and the unlawful possession of classified documents by Trump. He indicted Trump on both charges, but the cases were later dismissed due to a Justice Department policy prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president.
Smith’s resignation was expected following Trump’s reelection. Trump had vowed to fire Smith if he were to win the presidency again.
The release of Smith’s final report has been the subject of a recent court battle. The report is expected to provide further insights into the investigations against Trump.