As Donald Trump claims political bias in his criminal cases, his lawyer calls prosecutor too independent
USA TodayJUN 2024
Jack Smith Appeals Trump Classified Docs Case Dismissal
Above: Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks at the Justice Department on Aug. 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Alex Wong/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Jack Smith is 100% justified in appealing Judge Cannon's politically biased decision to dismiss Trump's documents case. As a Trump appointee, Cannon has done little to hide her partisan leanings, and she has subverted Smith's prosecution every step of the way. Like far-right Supreme Court justices, Cannon put politics above the law, and Smith has a duty to ensure that a fair court hears his case.
Republican narrative
The Justice Dept. has no limits on how far it will go to weaponize the system against Trump, and Jack Smith has shown that nothing will stop his effort to divide America. After the Supreme Court's immunity ruling and Judge Cannon's dismissal of the case, Smith should drop the politically motivated case. But even after an attempt on Trump's life, he still wants to target the presidential frontrunner. It's time to end this destructive weaponization.