Jack Smith

2024 - 11 - 8

The Jack Smith Saga: Will Trump Get the Last Laugh?

2020 Election - Donald Trump - Jack Smith - Justice Department Policies - Lindsey Graham - Political Investigations - Special Counsel

Special Counsel Jack Smith's rollercoaster ride in Trump’s world leads to a twist! Could this be the season finale we never expected?

In a surprising twist that feels like a political soap opera, the paths of Special Counsel Jack Smith and the former President Donald Trump have crossed once again. In 2017, Lindsey Graham staunchly backed the special counsel efforts investigating Trump. Fast forward seven years, and it appears that Graham's tune has changed, reflecting a rather dramatic evolution in the political landscape. With the elections looming, the stakes are higher than ever for both Smith and Trump, as tensions rise with every tweet and interview.

As we delve deeper into this political rollercoaster, analysts note that Jack Smith might pull a last-minute surprise and resign before Trump gets a chance to fire him, a declaration Trump made he'd do "within two seconds" upon taking office. This game of political chess seems ripe with intrigue, as the Justice Department entertains the idea of dropping criminal cases against the former president, potentially leaving Smith with no ammunition amidst an ongoing battle for the White House.

Meanwhile, the working-class folks are beginning to express their discontent with the Democratic Party, feeling that they cannot continue relying on the same strategies in the face of Trump’s unpredictability. It seems as if Smith is considering wrapping up his investigations sooner rather than waiting for the axe to drop, thus preparing to issue a final report. This could be momentous not just in the context of Trump but for the entire political arena as we’re hurtling towards another election.

Looking ahead, the political currents seem to shift as harder votes loom on the horizon for Smith, Graham, and Trump. Will the political tides lift Graham’s past support for investigations? Or will Trump effectively swing the pendulum back, providing him a victorious narrative? As we inch closer to potential resolutions, one must wonder about the future implications of Smith's decisions.

In conclusion, it’s noteworthy how the tides of political favor can turn so quickly in the U.S. Just a few years ago, Graham was a champion for investigative justice, and here we are in a whirlwind of evolving allegiances. Additionally, it’s been reported that Smith has made headlines for his thorough investigation tactics, setting high standards for special counsels everywhere despite the ongoing controversies. Buckle up as the saga of Jack Smith continues—who knows what season finale awaits us!

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Why Lindsey Graham's message about 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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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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The Working Class “Can't Keep Relying on the Democratic Party ... (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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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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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 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 – 'You're Fired' – What Happens Now? (Lawfuel)

What Happens To The Smith Prosecutions of Trump? Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor Donald Trump threatened to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith 'within two ...

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Special Counsel Jack Smith Must Close Shop; 'Lawfare' Must End ... (National Legal and Policy Center)

"It appears that Special Prosecutor Jack Smith is coming to his senses and preparing to drop the two federal prosecutions against President-elect Donald.

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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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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 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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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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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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Special counsel Jack Smith seeks pause in Trump criminal case to ... (NBC Southern California)

Special counsel Jack Smith asked a judge to pause proceedings in the criminal election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump.

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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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