SUMMARY
Disgraced Special Counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Department of Justice, concluding a two-year tenure leading investigations into President-elect Donald Trump. Smith’s resignation, effective January 10, 2025, was noted in a court filing following his submission of a final confidential report on January 7. His departure was anticipated, as Smith previously indicated he would leave before Trump assumes office on January 20. Attorney General Merrick Garland is set to release one volume of Smith’s report, addressing Trump’s efforts to challenge 2020 election fraud. The decision has drawn criticism from House Republicans, who allege political bias. However, Garland opted not to release the second volume, which pertains to Trump’s handling of classified documents. That investigation concluded in November 2024, after Smith dropped his appeal of the dismissal of charges related to classified materials at Mar-a-Lago. Trump had promised to fire Smith if reelected.
