Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns from the Justice Department

Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns from the Justice Department
Above: Special Counsel Jack Smith on Aug. 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Drew Angerer/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin


Democratic narrative

Smith's investigations were necessary to uphold the rule of law and accountability. They produced substantial evidence of wrongdoing that deserves public disclosure before Trump takes office. The failure to bring cases to trial resulted from procedural obstacles, rather than a lack of merit.


Republican narrative

The investigations were politically motivated witch hunts that cost taxpayers millions of dollars and ultimately failed to produce any meaningful results. Smith overreached in his prosecutorial approach and mishandled straightforward cases by adding unnecessary complications.


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