Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns, Halts Trump Appeal
TL;DR
Special counsel Jack Smith plans to resign and conclude his federal prosecutions of Donald Trump before the president-elect takes office, as Justice Department policy prohibits prosecuting a sitting president. Smith is considering how to handle an ongoing appeal in Trump's classified documents case, potentially removing Trump as a co-defendant while continuing with his aides. The appeal aims to overturn a ruling that could impact future Justice Department appointments. Smith's resignation and the winding down of cases are expected before Trump assumes office.
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