Investigation Requested over Alleged Unlawful Interference in 2024 Election by Leading Republican Senator and Jack Smith
In a dramatic turn of events, Senator Tom Cotton, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has accused Jack Smith, the Special Counsel appointed under the Biden-led Justice Department, of unlawfully influencing the 2024 election against former President Donald Trump. Cotton alleges that Smith engaged in inappropriate political actions, including pushing for a fast-tracked trial and publishing information without legitimate purpose [1][2].
The allegations stem from Smith’s handling of two federal cases against Trump, which were dropped after Trump won reelection in 2024, following longstanding Justice Department practice protecting a sitting president from prosecution [1][2].
Senator Cotton's letter to the acting head of the Office of Special Counsel, Jamieson Greer, obtained by Fox News Digital, highlights two specific instances of alleged misconduct. First, Cotton accuses Smith of fast-tracking trial dates for Trump, which could potentially influence the election timeline. Second, Cotton claims that Smith published information related to the investigations without legitimate investigative or prosecutorial reason, implying political motives [1][2].
These allegations are not the first time Smith's actions have been called into question. Previously, Smith was appointed by former Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate allegations that Trump sought to overturn the 2020 election results. During his tenure, Cotton accused Smith of sped-up trial dates and publishing information "with no legitimate purpose" in four instances [1][2].
In addition to these allegations, Cotton has accused Smith of violating the Justice Department's "60-day rule," by filing a brief following the Supreme Court’s decision regarding presidential immunity, less than a month before the 2024 election [1][2]. Cotton argues that many of Smith's legal actions seem to have no rationale except for an attempt to affect the 2024 election results, which would violate federal law.
The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has confirmed it has launched an investigation into Smith for potential violations of the Hatch Act, which limits certain political activities of federal employees. This investigation follows Cotton’s request and allegations about Smith’s conduct designed to benefit Joe Biden’s reelection campaign indirectly by targeting Trump [1][2].
No definitive proof has been presented publicly to substantiate these accusations, and the investigation by the OSC is ongoing. The White House has not commented on the matter. Smith resigned as Special Counsel shortly after Trump’s reelection [1][2].
As the investigation continues, the nation waits to see if these allegations will have any impact on the 2024 election results.
References: [1] Fox News Digital. (n.d.). Sen. Tom Cotton Accuses Jack Smith of Political Interference in 2024 Election. Retrieved from https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tom-cotton-accuses-jack-smith-political-interference-2024-election [2] The Hill. (n.d.). Tom Cotton accuses Jack Smith of political interference in 2024 election. Retrieved from https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4143042-tom-cotton-accuses-jack-smith-of-political-interference-in-2024-election/
- The media has been reporting on the ongoing investigation into Jack Smith, the former Special Counsel, who was accused by Senator Tom Cotton of violating federal law by attempting to influence the 2024 election against former President Donald Trump, through actions such as fast-tracking trial dates and publishing information without legitimate purpose.
- The ongoing investigation into Jack Smith, the former Special Counsel, under the policy-and-legislation of the Hatch Act, has brought light to allegations of political interference in the 2024 election, with general-news outlets reporting on the specific instances of alleged misconduct, including pushing for a fast-tracked trial and publishing information without legitimate reason, as mentioned in Senator Tom Cotton's letter.
