Special Counsel Jack Smith Plans Early Retirement to Sidestep Trump’s Inaugural Power Move

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Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly planning to retire before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January, effectively sidestepping any immediate attempts by the incoming president to remove him from office. This early retirement would prevent Trump, who has vowed to “fire” Smith within “two seconds” of taking the oath of office, from taking direct action against the man responsible for leading high-profile investigations against him.

 

Smith, whose work has focused on federal criminal cases tied to Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents, is aiming to conclude his cases ahead of Trump’s anticipated return to the presidency on January 20, 2025. According to sources cited by the New York Times, Smith’s choice to retire ahead of Trump’s inauguration aligns with his commitment to complete his prosecutorial responsibilities while avoiding direct confrontation with the next administration.

 

This decision highlights the longstanding Department of Justice policy of avoiding the prosecution of a sitting president, a principle that has shaped Smith’s timeline. DOJ officials reportedly believe that pursuing charges against a sitting president would be both legally and practically challenging, given the power of the executive office. Therefore, as Trump’s presidency looms, the DOJ appears ready to wrap up its pursuits to ensure that any remaining cases can be handled without direct presidential interference.

 

Smith’s proactive departure reflects the broader strategy among federal prosecutors and officials who anticipate Trump’s potential moves to dismiss or undermine those involved in any criminal cases against him. Trump’s statement that he would waste no time firing the special counsel underscores his discontent with Smith’s investigations and hints at his likely approach to handling those in government positions linked to actions against him. By retiring before the presidential handover, Smith not only completes his work on his own terms but also reinforces a protective boundary against political retribution.

 

The decision ultimately highlights the tension between presidential power and the Department of Justice’s mission of upholding the rule of law. For Smith, retiring early becomes both a professional safeguard and a message of independence, signaling that his work concludes on his own timeline and not at the behest of the new administration.

 

Based on a report by NYP 2024-11-12

 

 

 

[Cryingdick]

 

[thaibeachlovers]

Run rabbit, run.

[Purdey]

He should reveal his evidence, if that is what it is, to the public before retiring.

[animalmagic]

His book should be a bestseller!

[HK MacPhooey]

A bit like DeNiro and others vowing to leave the US is Trump is re-elected - we’ll believe it when we see it😃

[illisdean]

He will resign and hold his recent Judge Cannon ruling appeal in "abeyance" as he has already so done. Biden's DOJ and Smith fear the 11th circuit ruling which likely  upholds Cannons ruling disqualifying Smith as a legitimate special counsel in the MAL doc case and that puts him/ them up $hit creek with no paddle. As well, despite having ZERO legal merit these Biden / DOJ lawfare cases against Trump were designed to imprison him and prevent his re-election. They have FAILED as democrats usually do and without any tangible political value now post Trump election LANDSLIDE victory, it's all over for the feckless SC Jack Smith.

 

Trump / MAGA are in charge of the gov't and running the country.

 

 

 

[Skeptic7]

On 11/14/2024 at 12:29 PM, illisdean said:

Biden's DOJ and Smith fear the 11th circuit ruling which likely  upholds Cannons ruling disqualifying Smith

No fear by the DOJ nor Smith. The 11th Circuit has already sternly overturned Cannon twice for ignorantly and arrogantly overstepping her authority...and likely will do so again. 

[illisdean]

3 hours ago, Skeptic7 said:

No fear by the DOJ nor Smith. The 11th Circuit has already sternly overturned Cannon twice for ignorantly and arrogantly overstepping her authority...and likely will do so again. 

Won't get the chance, appeals in abeyance now and incoming Trump DOJ $hit-cans both the doc case AND Jack Smith, if he's dumb enough to hang around. He should probably lawyer up too.

[thaibeachlovers]

Trump isn't even POTUS and the rats are abandoning the sinking ship ( the Democrats ) already. Well done Mr Trump.