Special Counsel Jack Smith is in the final stages of wrapping up his two-year investigation into President-elect Trump. Smith, a seasoned prosecutor with a background in high-profile cases, was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to look into allegations surrounding Trump's actions related to the 2020 election and the handling of classified documents.
As per Justice Department regulations, Smith is required to submit a confidential report to Garland summarizing the findings of his investigation. While the decision on prosecution is not applicable due to Trump's status as president-elect, Garland will determine whether to make the report public.
Garland has previously released reports from other special counsels during his tenure, but it remains uncertain if he will do the same with Smith's findings given their sensitivity and Trump's position. The Justice Department has not provided any comments on the matter.
Smith's team had indicted Trump on charges related to election interference and classified documents, but later filed motions to dismiss the cases based on legal policies prohibiting the prosecution of a sitting president for federal crimes.
Smith is expected to resign before Trump's inauguration, and his prosecutors are winding down their cases against the former president. The timeline for the release of Smith's report and its potential public disclosure remain unclear, pending Garland's decision.
