Special Counsel Jack Smith Expected to Leave Post Before Trump Takes Office, Ending Legal Pursuits

Special counsel Jack Smith is reportedly preparing to step down from his role before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, effectively closing a series of legal cases against Trump. According to Fox News legal correspondent David Spunt, sources close to the situation suggest that Trump’s legal troubles are coming to an end following his election victory.

“A judge at the end of November has a sentencing scheduled for President-elect Donald Trump on November 26,” Spunt reported on Wednesday. “It’s pretty obvious that Trump’s attorneys will ask for some sort of delay, given the fact that he is now the next president of the United States, number 47.” Legal experts anticipate that Trump’s new position will impact ongoing cases, likely resulting in delays or dismissals as he prepares to assume office, told CBS News.

Spunt then addressed Trump’s previously stated intentions toward Smith. “Donald Trump said recently that he would fire Jack Smith, quote, within two seconds of taking office,” he noted. However, Spunt revealed that Smith’s departure may occur sooner than expected. “Fox News is told that Jack Smith will be gone from his post as special counsel, meaning the cases will be gone before Trump takes the oath of office at noon on January 20.”

Among the cases in question is the classified documents case, which faced setbacks over the summer after Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed key aspects of it. Although the case remains on appeal, the special counsel’s departure could halt any further pursuit. Smith had also been involved in investigating Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. However, these cases are expected to be closed or suspended with Smith’s exit.

Spunt also mentioned complications in an election subversion case against Trump in Georgia, noting that the case has encountered significant challenges. These developments, combined with Smith’s expected departure, suggest that Trump’s legal issues will largely be resolved before he assumes the presidency.

“So, the bottom line for my story to all of you right now: Donald Trump’s legal problems have essentially all gone away since he won last night,” Spunt concluded. This surprising turn of events underscores the potential for Trump to begin his new term without the looming legal challenges that had been a defining feature of his post-presidency.

As Trump prepares to take office in January, his path forward appears clearer than anticipated. Smith’s departure marks a significant moment in the high-profile legal saga surrounding Trump, effectively concluding investigations that once posed major threats to his political future. With his legal slate likely wiped clean, Trump will enter his second term with fewer obstacles in his way, potentially enabling him to pursue his agenda unencumbered by ongoing legal battles.