Release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report on 2020 Election Interference
Attorney General Merrick Garland plans to release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump, with limited disclosure to Congress and the public. Volume Two will not be released due to ongoing criminal proceedings. Federal Judge temporarily blocks the release of the report at the request of Trump's co-defendants. Smith was investigating Trump and allies for attempting to overturn the election results and for keeping classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Key Points
- Garland intends to release Volume One of Smith's final report
- Volume Two will not be released due to ongoing criminal proceedings
- Judge temporarily blocks the release of the report
- Smith was investigating alleged election interference and possession of classified documents by Trump and allies
Pros
- Transparency in government proceedings
- Public awareness of investigations into election interference
Cons
- Limited disclosure of Volume Two of the report
- Ongoing legal battles affecting the release of the report