Gaetz urges DOJ to probe Jack Smith’s timing in Trump trial, citing “blatant election interference
Rep. Matt Gaetz Calls for DOJ Investigation into Special Counsel Jack Smith
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has demanded that the Department of Justice launch an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of orchestrating a politically motivated prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Gaetz’s call for an investigation comes as Smith seeks to expedite the legal process ahead of the 2024 presidential election, in which Trump is running for office again.
Gaetz appeared on Fox News’s Hannity to voice his concerns, referencing a concurrence by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a Colorado case. Gaetz argued that the timing of Smith’s prosecution aligns with a political season, suggesting it is a deliberate attempt at election interference. He urged the inspector general, who previously exposed the Russia hoax, to delve into Smith’s actions.
The congressman also accused Smith of openly revealing his intentions by pushing for Trump’s trial to begin before the 2024 election. Gaetz claimed that this timing is not based on facts or the law, but rather an effort to derail Trump’s campaign.
Gaetz expressed confidence in the inspector general’s ability to address election interference, citing the previous report by DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz that highlighted errors in the FBI and DOJ’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Smith recently rejected Trump’s request to dismiss the classified documents case against him in Florida. Trump argues that he was authorized to declassify the documents under the Presidential Records Act and that his actions were protected by presidential immunity. U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon has scheduled an argument date for Trump’s motions to dismiss, indicating that a full day of arguments should be expected.
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Why does Rep. Gaetz argue that the timing of Jack Smith’s prosecution is aimed at derailing former President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has called on the Department of Justice to launch an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith, alleging that Smith is engaging in a politically motivated prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Gaetz’s demand for an investigation comes as Smith seeks to expedite the legal process leading up to the 2024 presidential election, in which Trump is running for office again.
Gaetz made his concerns public during an appearance on Fox News’s Hannity, where he referred to a concurrence by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a Colorado case. Gaetz argued that the timing of Smith’s prosecution aligns with the political season, suggesting that it is a deliberate attempt at election interference. He called on the inspector general, who previously exposed the Russia hoax, to examine Smith’s actions.
The congressman further accused Smith of openly revealing his intentions by pushing for Trump’s trial to begin before the 2024 election. Gaetz contended that this timing is not based on facts or the law, but rather an effort to derail Trump’s campaign.
Gaetz expressed his belief in the inspector general’s ability to address election interference, citing the previous report by DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, which pointed out errors in the FBI and DOJ’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
Recently, Smith rejected Trump’s request to dismiss the classified documents case against him in Florida. Trump maintains that he was authorized to declassify the documents under the Presidential Records Act and that his actions were protected by presidential immunity. U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon has scheduled an argument date for Trump’s motions to dismiss, indicating that a full day of arguments should be expected.
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