Special Counsel Jack Smith quietly leaves office, court document says
Special Counsel Jack Smith has officially resigned from his position at the Department of Justice, as reported by Fox News. This resignation was expected ever since President-elect Trump’s election in November, and it was quietly announced in a footnote of a court filing on Saturday.
According to the court filing, Smith completed his work and submitted his final confidential report on January 7, 2025, before separating from the Department on January 10. Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to investigate cases related to the 2020 election interference against Trump and the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Prior to this role, Smith served as acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee during the first Trump administration.
The country is eagerly awaiting the release of Smith’s report on the election interference case. A recent court filing indicated that Garland intends to release the investigative report soon, possibly before Trump’s inauguration on January 20. A federal appeals court judge ruled on Friday not to block the release of the report.
Garland has expressed his commitment to making as much of the Special Counsel’s report public as possible, in compliance with legal requirements and Department policy. The release of this report is highly anticipated and could shed light on the investigations conducted during Smith’s tenure.
Following Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, Smith moved to wind down his cases against the president-elect. In November, he requested to dismiss charges brought against Trump in a case alleging his interference in the certification of the 2020 election. This decision came after Smith filed a motion to vacate all deadlines in the 2020 election interference case against Trump in Washington, D.C.
Trump responded to the dropped charges by stating that the investigations “should never have been brought” and labeling them as a “political hijacking.” He expressed his relief at the conclusion of these cases and emphasized his victory against all odds.
As the country prepares for Trump’s inauguration, the release of Smith’s report could provide valuable insights into the investigations conducted during his tenure as Special Counsel. The anticipation surrounding this report underscores the significance of Smith’s resignation and the impact of his investigations on the political landscape.
In summary, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s resignation marks the end of a significant chapter in the Department of Justice’s history. His investigations have played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse around the 2020 election interference case and the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. The release of his final report is eagerly awaited and is expected to provide valuable insights into the investigative process.
