BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Federal officers have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the previous particular counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump earlier than his reelection, for alleged unlawful political exercise.
Trump and his Republican allies, together with Sen. Tom Cotton, have — with out providing proof of wrongdoing— accused Smith of violating the Hatch Act, a federal legislation that bans sure public officers from participating in political exercise.
Smith prosecuted two federal circumstances in opposition to Republican candidate Trump within the lead-up to the November 2024 presidential election. Smith in the end dropped the circumstances — neither one had gone to trial — after Trump was reelected, which might have shielded him from prosecution in response to longstanding Justice Division apply. Smith then subsequently resigned as particular counsel.
Cotton, R-Ark., on Wednesday requested the Workplace of Particular Counsel to analyze Smith, alleging that his conduct was designed to assist then-President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, each Democrats.
Biden had dropped his personal bid for reelection following his disastrous efficiency in a marketing campaign debate in opposition to Trump and tapped Harris to succeed him on the ticket.
The White Home had no rapid touch upon the investigation.
Initially Revealed: August 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM EDT
