Jack Smith, the special counsel who led multiple prosecutions against Donald Trump, has resigned from the Department of Justice after a two-year tenure. His departure comes as legal battles continue regarding the release of his reports on Trump’s alleged election interference and the January 6 probe. A recent appeals court ruling allows for the public release of the Smith report despite efforts from Trump’s legal team to block it. The Justice Department, led by Merrick Garland, has labeled attempts to hinder the report’s release as erroneous. As Trump’s lawyers contest the findings, the political landscape grows more contentious, with internal and external pressures mounting on the Justice Department.