Crooked Democrats lose again!
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s resignation from the Department of Justice (DOJ) was quietly revealed in a recent court filing, shedding light on the end of his investigation into President-elect Donald Trump. The filing disclosed that Smith completed his work and submitted a confidential report on January 7, 2025, resigning three days later on January 10. This resignation came after months of legal and political turmoil, with the DOJ seeking to release Smith’s final report amid a heated legal battle over his investigation.
Smith, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022, was tasked with overseeing two significant probes into Trump—one involving the mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and another examining Trump’s role in the January 6th Capitol riot. However, the timing of his appointment, coinciding with Trump’s announcement to run for president again in 2024, raised suspicions that the investigations could be politically motivated. Trump and his allies quickly framed the DOJ’s actions as part of a larger effort to undermine his campaign.
Despite these challenges, the investigations moved forward. However, both hit significant legal roadblocks. In the Mar-a-Lago case, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that Smith’s appointment was unlawful, throwing the case into disarray. Although the DOJ appealed this decision, the legal battles have persisted, including delays caused by various motions and appeals. Trump’s team has fought to delay or block the release of Smith’s report, which is expected to include critical findings on both the Mar-a-Lago and January 6th investigations.
Trump’s legal defense strategy also involves pushing back against the release of the reports, particularly the section concerning January 6th, arguing that it could impact the legal proceedings of his co-defendants. Meanwhile, the DOJ has sought to prevent further delays, urging the appeals court to override Cannon’s orders and move forward with the report’s release.
The uncertainty surrounding Smith’s final report has only heightened as Trump’s second presidential campaign continues to gain momentum. If Trump is re-elected, it’s likely that his new DOJ could halt any further legal action against him or his associates, keeping Smith’s findings from ever seeing the light of day. For Trump’s critics, this situation underscores the political nature of the investigations, while for many Republican voters, it raises concerns about the fairness of the legal system and the weaponization of the DOJ against a political opponent. The ongoing saga leaves questions about accountability, transparency, and the future of the justice system under a new administration.