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Special Counsel Jack Smith Set to Resign Before Inauguration Amid Trump Election Win

Special Counsel Jack Smith nears resignation as investigations into Trump wind down following his election victory.

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Updated: Nov 14th, 2024, 12:35 AM ET

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Special Counsel Jack Smith is poised to resign before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025. As his team finalizes reports on federal cases regarding Trump, they indicate an orderly closure of investigations in light of Trump's electoral victory. Smith requested a federal court to pause an appeal related to Trump's classified documents case, signaling an end to prosecutions due to Justice Department policy against pursuing sitting presidents. Smith plans to submit a comprehensive report on his findings to Attorney General Garland before leaving office.

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