Jack Smith Isn’t Backing Down
AtlanticAUG 2024
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Trump must be held accountable for his attempts to overturn the results of the election, and Smith seems undeterred by SCOTUS' vague ruling over immunity for official acts. While it's still shameful that SCOTUS ruled the way it did in that case, at least Smith is showing that Trump's crimes sit outside of his presidential role.
Republican narrative
A judge ruled Smith was unconstitutionally hired and SCOTUS has ruled Trump is immune from prosecution for his official acts, yet nothing seems able to stop Smith from carrying out his Democrat-mandated election interference agenda. This case has no chance of being heard before the election, but Democrats are hoping any bit of interference will help them.