Enigmatic Prosecutor Jack Smith to Lead Trump Investigation

Jack Smith is the special prosecutor investigating former president Donald Trump. He is known for being enigmatic and determined.
Smith has a long career as a prosecutor, both at the state and federal levels. He has won many smaller cases but lost some high-profile ones.
As head of the DOJ's Public Integrity Section, Smith pushed to pursue cases against politicians, with mixed results. Cases against John Edwards and Bob Menendez failed.
Smith aggressively prosecuted gangs and corrupt officials earlier in his career as a state and federal prosecutor in New York.
Those who know Smith describe him as moral, intense, and hard-working. He is very competitive and obsessive about physical fitness.

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7/26/2023

Former lawmaker says Trump asked him to overturn the 2020 election but so far he hasn't been contacted by special counsel

Main Topic: Former Rep. Mo Brooks's surprise at not being contacted by special counsel Jack Smith's office regarding his accusations against former President Donald Trump. Key Points: 1. Brooks is surprised that he has not been asked to meet with prosecutors to discuss his allegations against Trump. 2. He is willing to meet with prosecutors and explain what he knows about the situation. 3. Brooks previously stated that Trump asked him to take actions that would violate the U.S. Constitution and federal law.

8/1/2023

Jack Smith speaks on Trump indictment in 2020 election interference case

Main Topic: Trump indictment in the 2020 election interference investigation Key Points: 1. Garland praises Jack Smith for following the facts in the Trump probe. 2. A speedy trial for Trump in the election probe may benefit the government. 3. The third Trump indictment includes six unnamed co-conspirators.

8/7/2023

Trump attacks special counsel Jack Smith and judge assigned to 2020 election case

Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump attacks special counsel and judge in 2020 election case. Key Points: 1. Trump accuses special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan of trying to take away his First Amendment rights. 2. Trump calls for Chutkan's recusal from the case. 3. Prosecutors request a protective order to prevent Trump from publicly disclosing evidence.

8/17/2023

Trump team seeks to delay federal election interference trial until 2026

Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump seeks to delay his federal trial on charges related to his efforts to stop the peaceful transfer of power and retain the White House following his 2020 election loss. Key Points: 1. Trump's attorneys recommend starting the trial in April 2026, more than two years after prosecutors are seeking to begin. 2. Trump is facing four criminal cases, including the election interference case brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith. 3. U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan will set a trial date and has rejected requests from Jan. 6 defendants to move their cases out of Washington, D.C.

9/6/2023

Trump's comments risk tainting jury pool in federal election subversion case, special counsel says

Former President Donald Trump's "daily" statements are being warned by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith to potentially taint the jury pool in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

9/6/2023

Clashes mount between Trump and his legal nemesis

Special counsel Jack Smith is widening his probe into election interference, focusing on how money raised off baseless claims of voter fraud was used to fund attempts to breach voting equipment in several states won by President Joe Biden, while also rebuking former President Donald Trump for making daily statements that threaten to prejudice the jury pool in Washington.

9/15/2023

Special Counsel Fights Trump Bid to Remove Judge in Election Probe

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith opposes Donald Trump's request to remove the federal judge overseeing the criminal case against him for attempting to subvert the 2020 election results, stating there is "no valid basis" for her recusal.

9/15/2023

Special Counsel Seeks Gag Order on Trump's Statements About Witnesses and Jurors Ahead of 2024 Election Interference Trial

U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith is requesting limits on former President Donald Trump's public statements regarding his court case over the 2020 election, citing concerns about threats, harassment, and inflammatory comments.

9/22/2023

Jack Smith Adds Veteran War Crimes Prosecutor to Special Counsel Team

Special counsel Jack Smith has added veteran war crimes prosecutor Alex Whiting to his team as they prepare to put former President Donald Trump on trial, showcasing Smith's reliance on close allies throughout his career.

9/29/2023

Government Shutdown Unlikely to Disrupt Jack Smith's Trump Prosecutions

Even if there is a government shutdown, the prosecutions of Donald Trump by special prosecutor Jack Smith will continue unaffected because Smith's office is funded separately and most of the Department of Justice's operations are considered essential and can continue running.

10/10/2023

Smith Seeks Trump Declaration on Using 'Advice of Counsel' Defense in Special Counsel Probe

Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal judge to compel Donald Trump to confirm whether he plans to rely on an advice-of-counsel defense during his criminal trial, stating that such a move would waive attorney-client privilege and potentially expose additional evidence to federal prosecutors.

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Enigmatic Prosecutor Jack Smith to Lead Trump Investigation

Jack Smith is the special prosecutor investigating former president Donald Trump. He is known for being enigmatic and determined.
Smith has a long career as a prosecutor, both at the state and federal levels. He has won many smaller cases but lost some high-profile ones.
As head of the DOJ's Public Integrity Section, Smith pushed to pursue cases against politicians, with mixed results. Cases against John Edwards and Bob Menendez failed.
Smith aggressively prosecuted gangs and corrupt officials earlier in his career as a state and federal prosecutor in New York.
Those who know Smith describe him as moral, intense, and hard-working. He is very competitive and obsessive about physical fitness.