Trump election case: 4 takeaways from Jack Smith’s report

The special counsel wrote that Trump would have been convicted had the case been allowed to proceed.

View in browser|nytimes.com January 14, 2025 The Justice Department has released a report laying out the details of the former special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss. Doug Mills/The New York Times Here are four takeaways from the report. → Sign up for the On Politics newsletter. Our journalists will guide you through the news in Washington and along the campaign trail, wherever it leads. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018