Democratic appointment of a special counsel was widely supported, but some Republicans felt it “militarized” the Justice Department (DOJ).
Jack Smith, a former member of the Department of Justice, was named on Friday as a special counsel to investigate the handling of personal information by former President Trump and the events of January 6 and 7. The GOP has had a rough week.
Senator Cruz’s concerns about having to appoint a special counsel to examine the Trump campaign began when Trump declared his third bid for the president.
During his speech, Cruz reflected on the events of the previous three days and said, “As part of his statement, Trump also appointed a special counsel to look into the matter.
Maybe now that Trump is genuine and armed, we can make sense of his craziness.
Andy Biggs, an Arizona Republican, expressed similar worries, claiming that the Department of Justice has become more “politicized and militarized” than ever before.
Georgia’s 12th Congressional District Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has asked for less money to be spent on probes. Without Greene’s tireless work, the election of the 116th Congress would not have been possible.
In Greene’s view, the Republicans will try to prevent Justice Department funds from being used to help elect the Democratic candidate for president in 2024 by blocking financing for Special Counsel Merrick Garland.
Arkansas Governor and likely 2024 GOP presidential contender Asa Hutchinson has said that the appointment of a special counsel is “not good news for the country.”
On Friday, Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee said that the investigation was prejudiced because of concerns about Smith’s objectivity.
Jack Smith and his associates have been manipulating the Washington, DC, political system for years. The fact that Attorney General Garland put him in charge of probing Trump’s administration is salt in the wound. Is it reasonable to infer from this tweet that “Simply put, don’t be late?
Most Democrats have applauded the appointment of a special counsel because they see Trump’s presidential campaign as particularly vulnerable.
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) expressed his trust in Smith, saying that he believes in his “ability to pursue justice in a fair and unbiased manner.”
For many reasons, but especially since Attorney General Garland has selected seasoned prosecutor Jack Smith for the job of the special counsel, Senator Durbin is thrilled. It is my understanding that Mr. Smith would uphold all applicable laws while serving as Special Counsel.
Amid GOP criticism, White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that Biden was in the dark about Garland’s decision to bring in a special counsel.
It would have been ideal if the error had been caught sooner. No other government agency will take any additional action until the Justice Department has finished its criminal investigation. Rest assured that you and I played absolutely no role in bringing this about. You should contact the Justice Department for any additional details you may want on this matter. This time around, no warning was issued in advance. Friday, during a news conference, spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre remarked, “We were not aware of this probe.”
Smith, a former deputy US attorney and head of the DOJ’s public integrity department, will be in charge of the investigation into whether Trump obstructed justice by keeping classified information after he left office.
Smith led an investigation into whether Trump or any other authorities or institutions impeded a smooth transition of power after the Electoral College’s decision was certified on January 6, 2021.
Given recent events, including [Trump’s] announcement that he is a candidate for president in the next election and the sitting president’s stated intention to be a candidate, Garland claims it is in the public interest to appoint a special prosecutor to independently manage an investigation and prosecution.