Jack Smith Has Left the Building

What in the world is the logic, at this stage of the game, of publishing a final report?

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Special Counsel Jack Smith on August 1, 2023 at Washington, DC. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

Now that Jack Smith has left the building — meaning, “separated” from the Justice Department — the question that begs for an answer is about his final report. The report was, says a filing Mr. Smith made to Judge Aileen Cannon, submitted January 7. We comprehend that such a report is required to be submitted by all special counsel. What’s the logic of it, though, given that the target of Mr. Smith’s investigation is largely immune from federal charges?

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