Jack Smith, the Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor who spearheaded two controversial federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump during his re-election campaign, has officially resigned. The announcement came on Friday, with Smith stating that he would be “winding down” the remaining legal efforts following Trump’s re-election victory.
This high-profile resignation was revealed in a court filing submitted by Justice Department officials to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Saturday. Smith had been seeking permission to release a “final report” summarizing his investigation into Trump. However, Judge Cannon has thus far blocked the report, citing significant constitutional issues with Smith’s appointment as a special prosecutor.
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Judge Cannon’s Stinging Critique
Judge Cannon, in her detailed 93-page ruling, criticized the legal basis of Smith’s role as special counsel. She asserted that the power to appoint special agents within the DOJ lies with Congress, not U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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