Jack Smith

2024 - 11 - 7

Trump vs Smith: A Political Drama You Won't Want to Miss!

2020 Election - Donald Trump - Election Interference - Jack Smith - January 6th - Justice Department - Lindsey Graham - Prosecution - Special Counsel

Justice is on the line as Special Counsel Jack Smith considers closing cases against Trump. Who will emerge victorious in this political showdown?

In a surprising twist that could rival any Netflix political thriller, Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly in talks with Justice Department leadership about winding down the high-profile prosecutions involving former President Donald Trump. Recent sources revealed that the Justice Department is evaluating the possibility of dropping the criminal cases against Trump, setting the stage for a captivating climax in this long-running saga. This development has political analysts scratching their heads, as the stakes couldn't be higher, not just for Trump, but for the future of political accountability in America.

The backdrop to this unfolding drama is a controversial legal battle that has drawn public attention since Trump was charged with election subversion and for allegedly mishandling classified documents. Trump, always ready with a soundbite, has made it clear that should he reclaim the presidency in 2024, he would act swiftly to terminate Smith from his post. This explosive statement suggests a game of political chess, with Smith's next moves critical in determining the fate of Trump's legacy and ensuring justice is served — or potentially derailed.

Adding another layer to this intricate storyline is Senator Lindsey Graham's evolving stance on special counsels. Once a staunch defender of a special counsel investigating Trump back in 2017, Graham's views have experienced a dramatic shift over the years. One can't help but chuckle at the irony that has emerged: what a difference a few years — and political changes — can make! As political strategies shift and evolve, Graham’s past melodrama adds an incredible twist to the existing narrative.

As we await the final developments in what some are calling the political showdown of the century, it’s worth noting that Jack Smith, who has spent years investigating Trump’s actions, has reportedly considered issuing a final report to the public should he choose to close the cases. This could provide a dense layer of transparency or possibly muddy the waters further, depending on the findings. Tighten your seatbelts, Nigerians! Whether it’s courtroom antics or presidential promises, we’re in for quite a ride in this soap opera of real-life politics.

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Special counsel Jack Smith expected to wind down Trump ... (ABC News)

Special counsel Jack Smith is in talks with leadership at the Justice Department evaluating ways he can end prosecutions of Donald Trump, sources told ABC ...

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Justice officials in talks to drop Donald Trump criminal cases (BBC News)

The justice department is said to be looking at closing prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith.

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Jack Smith will resign before Donald Trump fires him—analysts (Newsweek)

President-elect Trump has vowed to fire the special counsel "within two seconds" of his inauguration.

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Why Lindsey Graham's message on special counsel Jack Smith ... (MSNBC)

In 2017, Lindsey Graham defended a special counsel investigating Donald Trump. Seven years later, the senator's perspective has ... evolved.

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DOJ Special Counsel Jack Smith Is Shutting Down His Work on ... (Truthout)

By ending the cases rather than waiting to be fired, Smith may be able to issue a final report to the public.

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Special Counsel Jack Smith Winds Down Cases Against Trump ... (Democracy Now!)

Smith charged Trump with election subversion and illegally retaining classified documents. During campaigning, Trump said he would fire Smith “within two ...

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Jack Smith, the special counsel who Donald Trump promised to fire ... (AS English)

Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, the fate of special counsel Jack Smith's federal cases against him has been thrown into ...

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Maddow Blog | Why Lindsey Graham's message on special counsel ... (Yahoo News)

In 2017, Lindsey Graham defended a special counsel investigating Donald Trump. Seven years later, the senator's perspective has ... evolved.

Jack Smith Must Close Prosecutions Against Trump (theTrumpet.com)

Winning the presidential election on Tuesday has freed Trump from the possibility of going to jail since a sitting president cannot be prosecuted. The deadline ...

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Jack Smith - 'You're Fired' - What Happens Now? (Lawfuel)

Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor. Donald Trump threatened to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith 'within two seconds' should he win the election. He's won.

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Bold & Blunt: Jack Smith, buh-bye! MAGA enters safe zone (Washington Times)

Democrats are shedding big tears post-election, watching as their greatest political tool against Donald Trump go whisk, up in smoke, and disappears: that ...

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Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump criminal case to ... (CNBC)

President-elect Donald Trump is charged in the case by special counsel Jack Smith with crimes related to trying to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.

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Jack Smith Asks Court To Pause Trump Election Case After Ex ... (Forbes)

Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's criminal case over the 2020 election to pause all deadlines in the ...

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Bye-Bye, Jack Smith (The Atlantic)

Trump wins not just the White House but his freedom. By Quinta Jurecic. Black-and-white photo of Donald Trump behind broken jail bars.

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Jack Smith Seeks Pause in Jan. 6 Case After Trump's Election (The New York Times)

The special counsel asked for time to assess how to proceed now that Donald Trump is returning the White House, triggering a Justice Department policy ...

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Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump's election ... (NBC News)

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the judge in Donald Trump's election interference criminal trial to hit pause on the process and give him a month to ...

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Special counsel Jack Smith calls for a halt in Trump prosecution ... (Politico)

It's the first public acknowledgment by Smith's team that the case against Trump cannot continue.

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In Trump 2020 election case, Jack Smith asks judge for time to ... (CBS News)

President-elect Donald Trump is facing four federal charges in the case arising from the 2020 presidential election.

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Jack Smith asks for pause in Jan. 6 case after Trump's election win (NewsNation Now)

Special counsel Jack Smith asked the federal judge in the Jan. 6 case against President-elect Donald Trump to pause any further proceedings.

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Judge agrees to Jack Smith's request to pause Trump election ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge Friday to put Donald Trump's criminal election-subversion case on hold until his office determines its next ...

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Jack Smith asks to vacate deadlines in Trump's election case (Business Insider)

Special counsel Jack Smith referred to long-standing Justice Department policy that a sitting president cannot be prosecuted while in office.

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Trump allies push to punish Jack Smith in first test of retribution vow (The Washington Post)

As Smith took steps to wind down his Jan. 6 election interference case against Trump, GOP lawmakers sent the special counsel a preliminary investigative ...

Chairman Jordan and Rep. Loudermilk Demand Jack Smith ... (House Judiciary Committee)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep.

Attorney General Ken Paxton Demands Jack Smith's Records After ... (texasattorneygeneral.gov)

Attorney General Paxton made a Freedom of Information Act Request to the Department of Justice requesting records relating to Jack Smith's corrupt ...

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