Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Under Federal Investigation Initiated by Senator Tom Cotton

Special Counsel Jack Smith, previously known for investigating former President Donald Trump, is now under federal scrutiny initiated by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, a staunch supporter of the MAGA movement. The independent Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is examining Smith for alleged violations of the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal officials from engaging in certain political activities, according to NBC News. The investigation was triggered by Cotton's formal request earlier this week, accusing Smith of attempting to influence the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Cotton alleged that Smith's legal actions served as tools for benefiting President Biden and Vice President Harris, asserting that Smith's conduct was not only unethical but potentially illegal, though he provided no concrete evidence. Cotton, a strong critic of Smith, claims that the prosecutor orchestrated a hurried trial aimed at diminishing Donald Trump's prospects in the election and favoring Harris. Despite these accusations, the evidence supporting such claims remains unverified. Smith, who served as a special prosecutor within the Justice Department and secured charges against Trump related to classif...