Members of former special counsel Jack Smith's prosecution team are reportedly hiring lawyers and preparing for legal action by President-elect Donald Trump's Justice Department. rolling stone.
magazine reported this week:
According to two sources familiar with the matter and a former official, Ministry of Justice Officials say several lawyers and staff members who were part of the Justice Department's special counsel team or who were involved in the criminal investigation against Mr. In preparation, he has already sought legal advice or hired a private attorney. follow through about his desire to explore or even prosecute his enemies.
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One of the sources with knowledge of the situation said. rolling stone Multiple people who worked with Mr. Smith and his core team have had their private and professional communications pre-emptively reviewed, subpoenaed, publicly exposed, and accused or accused of misconduct. They made sure that nothing was written that could be used against them to portray anti-Trump bias.
Some federal agents, including junior staffers, are speaking with lawyers and legal organizations about how a rejuvenated Trump Justice Department might try to make people's lives hell, what precautions it should take, and even if revenge investigations are underway. We are discussing how to avoid bankruptcy if They are coming in full force, the source added.
Julie Kelly, an independent reporter who has documented abuses of power by the Justice Department in cases surrounding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, said that with X, the “hunters” have become the “hunted.”
President Trump told NBC's Kristen Welker. interview Earlier this month, he said he had no interest in retaliating, at least against President Joe Biden.
I really want this country to succeed. I don't want to go back to the past. I aim to make our country successful. Retribution comes through success. If we can succeed, if we can make this country successful, that will be my greatest accomplishment and a very great achievement.
However, many conservatives argue that President Trump has a legal cause of action to investigate and possibly sue and prosecute those who participated in abusive “legal conduct” against him.
Joel B. Pollack is a senior editor at Breitbart News. Breitbart News Sunday Sunday nights from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM PT) on Sirius XM Patriot. he is the author of Agenda: What should President Trump do in his first 100 days?available for pre-order on Amazon. He is also the author of Trumpian Virtues: Lessons and Legacy of the Donald Trump Presidencynow available on Audible. He is the recipient of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter @joelpolak.
