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Merrick Garland Must Release Jack Smith’s Final Report

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Merrick Garland must release Jack Smith ’s final report on investigations of Donald J. Trump .

The special counsel has just over two months to wrap up his work.

Trump has promised vengeance through his Justice Department , which he announced on Wednesday will be led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.).

Given Trump ’s vow to retaliate against those involved in prosecuting him, some might find themselves consulting a criminal defense lawyer, too. There are regulations stipulating that the president cannot fire a special counsel—only an attorney general can, and only for good cause. Trump ’s attorney general would surely be all too happy to fire Smith if the special counsel were still hanging around on January 20 ..