Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns After Completing Final Trump Report

11 Jan 2025 by Ty Roush · Forbes

Topline

Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned on Friday after completing investigative reports into President-elect Donald Trump, the Justice Department disclosed Saturday, as the agency works to release Smith’s reports.

The Justice Department disclosed Smith's resignation in a court filing.Getty Images

Key Facts

In a filing submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, the Justice Department disclosed Smith had “separated” from the agency on Friday after completing his work and submitting a final report on Jan. 7.

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