Investigation Launched into Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has initiated an investigation concerning Jack Smith, the former special counsel.

This move follows a letter from Senator Tom Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee. Cotton’s letter claims that Smith abused his role to politically target President Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

Smith, appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland during Joe Biden’s presidency, resigned from the Department of Justice in January, shortly after Trump resumed office.

In his correspondence to the OSC, Cotton asserted that Smith’s actions amounted to an improper use of public office to meddle in an election.

“Jack Smith’s legal actions were nothing more than a tool for the Biden and Harris campaigns. This isn’t just unethical; it is likely illegal campaign activity from a public office,” Cotton stated.

Cotton argued that Smith’s legal choices lacked any legitimate justification other than to sway the electoral outcome.

“Many of Smith’s legal actions appear to serve no purpose aside from attempting to influence the 2024 election results – actions that would breach federal law.”

“These actions were not standard, necessary, or justified. They were those of a political actor posing as a public official,” he concluded.

Senior Counsel Charles Baldis at OSC commented via email, indicating that “none is above the law.”

“I appreciate the Office of Special Counsel taking this seriously and launching an investigation into Jack Smith’s conduct. No one is above the law,” he stated.