Jack Smith Steps Down from Justice Department

Jack Smith, a special counsel known for investigating former president Donald Trump, has resigned from his position at the Justice Department. This news comes before Trump is sworn in as president again. Smith finished his investigation into Trump's alleged role in the 2020 election interference. He submitted his final report and left his job a few days later. The Justice Department wants a judge to release Smith's report, but Trump's team is trying to stop it. Trump was indicted for trying to change the 2020 election results, but the case was dropped when he was elected in 2024. The Justice Department has a rule against prosecuting a sitting president. Smith also looked into Trump's handling of classified documents. A court recently said the Justice Department can release Smith's report, but it must wait a few days to give Trump time to appeal.