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Judge blocks release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump documents case

February 24, 2026

A federal judge appointed by Donald Trump, Aileen Cannon, has permanently blocked the release of former special counsel Jack Smith's report regarding Trump's handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. This ruling prevents the report from being sent to Congress or becoming publicly available, marking a significant win for Trump in his efforts to keep the findings concealed.

Judge blocks release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump documents case

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Judge Aileen Cannon ruled against releasing Jack Smith's report on Trump.
The report investigated Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Cannon criticized Smith for compiling the report after the case was dismissed.
The ruling is seen as a significant victory for Trump in avoiding public scrutiny.
Smith's report was submitted to then-Attorney General Merrick Garland in early 2025.

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Judge blocks release of Jack Smith’s report on Trump documents case

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