Devin Nunes Questions Legitimacy of Jack Smith's Appointment in Russia Probe

Devin Nunes Criticizes the Legitimacy of Jack Smith's Appointment in Russian Collusion Investigations In recent statements, Congressman Devin Nunes questioned the constitutional validity of Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel overseeing investigations related to Russian interference. Nunes emphasized that Smith was not appointed through proper constitutional procedures, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the investigation. Nunes highlighted the ongoing political and intelligence activities dating back to 2016, pointing out that key agencies, including the CIA and FBI, were involved in early assessments. He referenced classified briefings from December 2016, which indicated that while no unusual activity was initially reported, subsequent analyses suggested that foreign actors, possibly Vladimir Putin, believed Hillary Clinton might win the presidency, potentially influencing the US election. He further noted that intelligence findings revealed efforts by foreign entities to interfere in the election, with some evidence indicating that these efforts may have favored Hillary Clinton or been aimed at undermining Donald Trump. Nunes argued that these revelations unders...