Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith investigated by Feds
Federal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term. The Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, on Saturday confirmed the investigation.
An independent watchdog agency has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.
The Office of Special Counsel, which is responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees, on Saturday confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press.
The backstory:
Smith was named a special counsel to investigate Trump by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Smith prosecuted federal cases against Trump but dropped the cases after Trump’s reelection and resigned his post.
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Smith and his team had two outstanding investigations involving Trump when he was elected president, over election interference and classified documents.
FILE – Special Prosecutor Jack Smith addresses reporters after his grand jury has issued more indictments of former President Donald Trump in Washington, DC. (Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Big picture view:
Trump and other Republicans, including Sen. Tom Cotton, have — without offering evidence — accused Smith of violating federal law that bans certain public officials from engaging in political activity.
Details of the investigation weren’t given, except that it centers on alleged illegal political activity.
What they’re saying:
The White House had no immediate comment on the investigation.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this story falsely stated that federal authorities were involved in the Office of Special Counsel’s investigation. The counsel is an independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from The Office of Special Counsel, as reported by The Associated Press. Background information was also taken from The Associated Press and from previous FOX Television Station reportings. This story was reported from Detroit.
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