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Democrats Urge Garland to Release Smith’s Report on Trump’s Classified Documents Case

House Judiciary Committee Democrats are pressing AG Merrick Garland to release special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's handling of classified documents before he leaves office.

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The call by Democrats for Attorney General Garland to consider dropping charges against Trump's co-defendants reflects a pressing imperative to uphold transparency and the public's right to understand the full scope of the allegations against Trump, especially in light of concerns about potential political maneuvering to obscure the truth.
Democrats urge Garland to drop case against 2 former Trump co-defendants, release rest of special counsel report
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Democrats are pressing for the release of the special counsel's report on Trump's classified documents case, arguing that the public's right to know outweighs concerns about potential corruption in future prosecutions.
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The Democrats are adamant that releasing the report is crucial for transparency and accountability, highlighting the imperative for the American public to understand the implications of Trump's actions before he assumes critical leadership responsibilities.
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Updated: Jan 16th, 2025, 6:55 AM ET

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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are urging Attorney General Merrick Garland to release the remaining part of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's handling of classified documents. They argue that transparency is vital for the American people, especially with Trump poised to assume power again. Garland has indicated he may keep the report secret to protect ongoing proceedings against Trump's co-defendants, Nauta and De Oliveira. The call for release includes the possibility of dropping the charges against Trump’s aides to facilitate transparency about alleged misconduct related to classified information.

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