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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department after completing Trump reports


Published on 2025-01-11 17:00:59 - MSN
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  • Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department after completing Trump reports - The Hague prosecutor was appointed to oversee federal criminal investigations into the president-elect

Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to oversee investigations involving former President Donald Trump, has resigned from the Department of Justice after completing his reports on the investigations. His resignation was announced following the submission of his final report, which detailed findings from two major probes: one concerning Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and another regarding the mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Smith's work has been pivotal in providing a comprehensive legal analysis of these events, influencing potential future legal actions against Trump. His departure marks the end of his direct involvement in these high-profile cases, although the implications of his reports will continue to resonate in legal and political arenas.

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