Summary
U.S. officials are investigating Jack Smith, a former special prosecutor who handled two cases against Donald Trump. The investigation, led by the Office of Special Counsel, focuses on allegations of illegal political activity by Smith.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith is a former special prosecutor who worked on two cases against Donald Trump.
- The Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, is conducting the investigation into Smith.
- The investigation examines allegations that Smith engaged in illegal political activity.
- Trump and his allies accuse Smith of violating the Hatch Act, which prohibits certain political activities by government officials.
- Smith was appointed by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to investigate Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and his efforts related to the 2020 election.
- Smith resigned after Trump was re-elected in November 2024, a victory that would protect Trump from prosecution under Justice Department practices.
- Trump denied any wrongdoing, calling the prosecutions politically motivated.
