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Trump Plans to Dismiss Special Counsel Team and Investigate 2020 Election

President-elect Donald Trump aims to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith's team and initiate investigations into the 2020 election results.

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Updated: Nov 23rd, 2024, 1:37 AM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump is poised to remove Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team from their roles and investigate the 2020 election he believes was fraudulent. His press secretary stated that Trump remains committed to delivering on his campaign promise to target bureaucrats he views as political adversaries. Trump’s actions, including plans to restore executive orders affecting career federal employees and report on potential election fraud, signal a significant shift in the Department of Justice’s focus. Smith's ongoing cases against Trump are expected to be wound down before the inauguration, raising questions about the future of the DOJ's investigations.

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