Summary
President Donald Trump is asking a federal court to keep a report about a classified documents investigation from being released to the public. The report was made by Jack Smith, the former special counsel who examined Trump’s handling of secret documents. The court's decision on this matter will influence future rules on transparency and the power of special counsels.
Key Facts
- President Trump filed a motion on December 2, 2025, to block the release of Jack Smith's report.
- The report is about an investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents.
- Judge Aileen Cannon has kept Volume II of the report secret, citing concerns over fair trial rights.
- Trump argues that releasing the report would validate an investigation he calls unlawful.
- The case will affect how much authority special counsels have and government transparency.
- Two watchdog groups are seeking to make the report public.
- There was an earlier case where Jack Smith charged Trump with mishandling classified material.
- An 11th Circuit panel set a deadline for Judge Cannon to respond to the requests for releasing the report.
