Staff Reports
Jack Smith, the former special counsel notorious for his relentless pursuit of Donald Trump, has officially thrown in the towel after more than two years of trying to take down the former president. His departure from the Department of Justice came not with a bang but rather with a faint whisper tucked into a court filing, which many are interpreting as the soft sound of defeat. Apparently, the legal pursuit of Trump was less a heroic saga and more of a low-budget sitcom with no viewers.
The nature of Smith’s exit is deeply telling. He officially signaled his resignation after Trump’s impressive electoral comeback and the looming promise of his return to the Oval Office. One might expect a dramatic farewell in such high-stakes politics, perhaps a grand ceremony with confetti and a marching band. Instead, Smith chose to sneak out like a cat burglar, casually noting in a court filing that he had completed his work and separated from the DOJ. This kind of understated exit for someone so eager to be in the spotlight raises eyebrows. Was he hoping for a trophy for participation instead?
Jack Smith has RESIGNED from the Justice Department effective immediately.
Every single one of them that have weaponized our judicial system and our intelligence agencies are jumping ship and heading for the hills before President Trump takes office.
Treason Doesn't Pay Well In… pic.twitter.com/Xs5qrtzzR2
— Bridgett Fertig (@LightOnLiberty) January 11, 2025
To sum up his time in office, Smith poured millions into his quest with little to show for it but an unceremonious footnote and a handful of unanswered questions about his looming investigations into Trump. It seems that Trump’s electoral victory not only brought an end to Smith’s legal theatrics, but it also caused Smith to rethink his approach—winding down investigations previously aimed at the former president. While he was at it, he tried to fire off a few parting shots, but those too fell flat, echoing the sentiments of his dwindling fan base.
Trump, never one to miss a chance to poke fun at his rivals, quickly reacted to Smith’s resignation on Truth Social. He reposted a Politico commentary that compared Smith’s exit to the anticlimactic end of a mediocre tale. In classic Trump fashion, he did not hold back, labeling Smith “deranged” and a disgrace for supposedly trampling over countless lives for nothing more than a futile vendetta. The term “witch hunt” was not far behind, appearing with a flourish as Trump expressed his relief at Smith’s departure. Trump’s comments certainly underscore the comedic nature of the whole investigation saga with Smith looking like the punchline.
As the incoming administration gears up for power, it is clear that the ending of Smith’s tenure may not be the last chapter in this legal drama. Speculation abounds regarding whether the new administration will dig into Smith’s actions for any potential abuses of power during his relentless quest for Trump’s downfall. With the announcement of Trump’s attorney general nominee, Pam Bondi, and rising calls for accountability directed at Smith, it appears that the script might just flip. The political theater continues, and now all eyes are carefully trained on Washington D.C., waiting to see if the lights will finally come up on this farcical production.
