Final Report on 2020 Election Interference Investigation Released by Jack Smith

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The final report by Special Counsel Jack Smith condemns former President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election, describing them as an “unprecedented criminal effort.” The report submitted to Congress also indicates Trump incited physical violence and disseminated false information about election fraud. Despite sufficient evidence for conviction, charges against Trump related to this case were dropped due to his re-election and a policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.

Smith’s Report on Trump’s Election Interference Efforts

Jack Smith, the special counsel, has recently concluded an investigation into former President Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Smith’s 170-page report, submitted to Congress by AG Merrick Garland, details Trump’s “unprecedented criminal effort” to retain power.

Conclusions From The Investigation

The comprehensive report covers the events leading up to and including the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. It strongly condemns Trump’s actions, stating that he incited his supporters to engage in violence and spread false narratives about election fraud. Smith believes there was sufficient evidence to convict Trump, had he not been re-elected in 2024.

Legal Implications

Smith’s report defends his decision to charge Trump on four counts related to the 2020 election investigation. However, the case was dropped due to Trump’s re-election and the Justice Department’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.

Report Release and Controversy

Scope of Investigation

The report’s scope was more extensive than previously revealed, including interviews with over 250 individuals and more than 55 grand jury testimonies. It clarifies that the House’s January 6 investigation was a small part of the special counsel’s investigative record. More details can be found in the full report on the Jan-6 website and in the image below:

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