Tag #Presidential Prosecution

What were the key findings and recommendations of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigations into Donald Trump, and what actions did the Department of Justice take in response?

Jack Smith, the special counsel who investigated Donald Trump, resigned on January 10th, 2024. Before his departure, Smith submitted a confidential report to Attorney General Merrick Garland summarizing his investigations into Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his retention of classified documents. The Justice Department decided not to prosecute Trump while in office, citing a policy established after the Watergate scandal.