Federal authorities have initiated an investigation into Jack Smith, a previous special counsel.
The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) is currently investigating Jack Smith, a special counsel appointed in 2022 by former Attorney General Merrick Garland to lead investigations into Trump-related matters. The investigation stems from Smith's involvement in these matters, particularly his probe into Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and efforts to interfere with the 2020 electoral process.
The OSC has acknowledged that the investigation concerning Smith is ongoing. However, the specifics of the investigation have not been disclosed. The investigation is also related to potential political activities by a federal employee, with Smith being investigated for alleged breaches of the Hatch Act.
The investigation of Smith follows a call from Republican Senator Tom Cotton, who urged the OSC to scrutinize Smith for what he labeled as "unprecedented interference in the 2024 election." Cotton's allegations, however, do not appear to be based on any publicly available information linking Smith to such interference.
It's important to note that the OSC is not authorized to file criminal charges against Jack Smith. Instead, the OSC has the power to take disciplinary actions or refer findings to the Department of Justice.
Smith's investigations into Trump-related matters led to criminal charges against Trump, who responded by pleading not guilty. Following Trump's election win in November 2024, these cases were closed due to Justice Department regulations that prohibit prosecuting a sitting president.
Prior to this investigation, Jack Smith was involved in two significant federal criminal cases involving ex-President Donald Trump. Despite calls from some quarters for Cotton to testify against Smith, there are no available search results indicating that he allegedly testified against Smith or the reasons for such testimony during Smith's tenure.
As the investigation continues, officials have not provided any additional information. Trump, on the other hand, has labelled the prosecutions as politically driven, a claim that remains to be substantiated. The outcome of this investigation is eagerly awaited by many, as it promises to shed light on several key issues that have been at the centre of American politics in recent years.
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