Jack Smith to Resign, Preempting Potential Trump Dismissal
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Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing federal investigations into Donald Trump, plans to resign before Trump can fire him upon taking office. Smith has informed his team to prepare for their departures and is working to conclude his cases against Trump, which have been complicated by Trump's election victory. DOJ policy prevents prosecuting a sitting president, and recent Supreme Court rulings limit post-presidency prosecutions. Smith aims to complete a final report on his investigations, potentially detailing Trump's alleged misconduct related to the January 6 Capitol attack and classified documents.
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