Jack Smith has resigned as special counsel, Justice Department says in court filing
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Jack Smith, who investigated Donald Trump over allegations of interfering with the 2020 election and unlawfully retaining classified documents after leaving the White House, has formally resigned as special counsel after submitting his final report on the probes to Attorney General Merrick Garland.Smith resigned Friday, according to a court filing that noted his departure in a footnote.His resignation was widely expected following Trump's reelection in November, as both his cases against the president-elect were dismissed due […]