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Former President Donald Trump is calling out the special counsel overseeing his federal classified documents case, Jack Smith, for supposedly fabricating evidence against him. Trump categorically denied any involvement in the disappearance of security footage tied to the investigation. According to the Republican leader, this is just another “fake charge” by Smith, whom he describes as a “deranged lunatic.” Trump also took the opportunity to remind everyone that Smith lost a Supreme Court case by a whopping 9-0 margin. Clearly, this special counsel has a history of “destroying lives” and conducting politically motivated attacks.
Smith, who was appointed by the Biden Justice Department, has been heavily criticized by Trump for his supposed “political hit jobs.” The former governor of Virginia, Bob McDonnell, is one of Smith’s previous targets, with his conviction ultimately overturned by the Supreme Court. Trump is now facing two separate federal investigations related to the mishandling of classified documents and interference in the 2020 election. Interestingly, President Trump claims that he declassified all the documents in his possession, as required by the Presidential Records Act. But Smith seems determined to prove otherwise.
It’s not just the classified documents case that Trump is worried about; there’s another potential round of charges looming in Smith’s second case against him. The relentless special counsel is burning through taxpayer dollars at an alarming rate, clearly on a mission to convict the 45th president before the upcoming election. Trump has even accused Smith of tarnishing the jury pool with his wide-ranging criticisms. It’s hard not to see this as a politically motivated rush to judgment.
NEW: Jack Smith's Jan. 6 indictment of Trump repeatedly relies on a fuselage of subjective, even inflammatory language devoid of underlying facts and evidence to appeal emotionally to jurors, including:
"fraudulent/fraudulently" (63)
"false/falsely" (94)
"fake" (5)
"sham" (3)
— Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) August 29, 2023
Legal experts have begun speculating about the efficacy of Smith’s prosecution strategy. Many believe it lacks the necessary attention to detail and may crumble under judicial scrutiny. Smith’s use of “inflammatory language” in the January 6th indictment, including words like “fraud,” “false,” “fake,” and “sham,” seems more designed to sway emotional jurors rather than present solid facts. This could seriously undermine the credibility of the case against Trump.
In response to the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s lawyers are threatening to subpoena the agents involved. The lawyers want answers as to why the FBI allegedly ordered staff to turn off security cameras during their search. It’s certainly a valid question to raise about why the FBI would engage in such suspicious behavior. Could it be an attempt to hide their own dubious activities?
With all of this mounting pressure on Smith to deliver a crushing blow against Trump, it’s becoming clearer that his prosecutorial tactics may be questionable at best. If he continues down this path, he risks having a significant portion of the case thrown out. The American people deserve a fair and unbiased investigation, not a politically motivated witch hunt. It’s time for Smith to reassess his approach and focus on true justice rather than pursuing a personal vendetta.
