Jack Smith Considers Resignation Amid Trump Legal Proceedings
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Special counsel Jack Smith plans to step down before Donald Trump takes office, discussing with DOJ leadership how to conclude federal prosecutions against Trump. Smith aims to complete a report on his work for Attorney General Merrick Garland before leaving. Trump has threatened to fire Smith, but Smith expects to resign beforehand. The DOJ is pausing its appeal in the classified documents case against Trump and co-defendants, while considering next steps. The department is also seeking to delay the 2020 election interference case against Trump.
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