Biden's Special Counsel Investigated for Alleged Election Interference by Jack Smith

The Office of Special Counsel Initiates Inquiry into Jack Smith for Potential Election Interference Senator Cotton alleges that President Biden's designated counsel has begun an investigation into former Special Counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of violating the Hatch Act through his dual investigations targeting President Trump, which may have aimed to influence the 2024 election. The Hatch Act restricts federal employees from engaging in certain political activities, and violations can lead to fines and disqualification from federal service. Cotton's letter to acting special counsel Jamieson Greer, also serving as the U.S. Trade Representative, questions the timing and conduct of Smith's 2022 investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, noting concerns over expedited trial requests and timing close to the 2024 election. Smith's investigations led to multiple charges against Trump, including 37 felony counts related to documents mishandling and four counts linked to the January 6 events. Despite legal challenges and dismissals of some charges, Smith's actions have been controversial, with critics alleging partisan motives. ...