Authorities launch probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity

The Office of the Special Counsel is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for potential violations of the Hatch Act related to his political activities during the investigations into President Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged election subversion. The probe follows allegations from Senator Tom Cotton, who claims Smith acted as a “political actor” in the lead-up to the 2024 election.

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