Investigation Launched into Jack Smith

Federal authorities are examining former special advisor Jack Smith for allegations of improper political conduct, according to the New York Post.

Smith is under scrutiny from the Hatch Act Unit, representing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). An email obtained by the outlet from Charles Valdis, a Senior Advisor at the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), confirmed the investigation.

The Hatch Act restricts federal employees from engaging in certain political activities to maintain the independence of government operations.

Senator Tom Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed gratitude towards the special counsel’s office for undertaking the investigation. He stated, “No one is beyond the law.” He claimed that Smith’s actions seemed aimed at undermining President Trump’s electoral efforts and asserted that Smith should face consequences for his actions.

According to Cotton, “Jack Smith’s actions have clearly been driven to hurt President Trump’s election,” accusing Smith of using the legal system as a weapon against Trump.

Cotton suggested that Smith’s legal maneuvers function as campaign tools for Biden and Harris. He argued that this could represent unethical and potentially illegal activities from a public official.

In a lengthy post on X, Cotton criticized Smith’s actions, stating that he sought to expedite a case against Trump just weeks before the Iowa Caucus, which he argued was unusual for such complex matters.

Smith, known for leading criminal investigations against Trump during Biden’s presidency—one concerning classified documents and the other regarding Trump’s efforts related to January 6, 2021—has had both cases subsequently dismissed.

Cotton concluded his remarks by calling for an examination of Smith’s conduct, labeling his actions as politically motivated rather than justified civil service. He emphasized the need for the OSC to investigate what he termed unprecedented interference in the upcoming election.