Jack Smith’s team of prosecutors, who pursued federal cases against former President Donald Trump, are reportedly seeking legal counsel as they brace for the repercussions of Trump’s return to the White House. This development follows reports that Trump intends to overhaul the Justice Department and investigate the 2020 election.
Late last month, Special Counsel Jack Smith moved to dismiss both federal cases against Trump — the January 6 case and the classified documents case. This surprising turn of events signals a potential shift in legal strategy as Trump prepares to reassert control over the DOJ.
According to reports, Trump plans to terminate Smith’s entire team of prosecutors and replace them with investigators focused on probing allegations of fraud in the 2020 election.
The Washington Post, citing sources within Trump’s transition team, reported that Trump intends to fire all attorneys involved in the cases against him, including career lawyers typically shielded from political retribution.
“President-elect Donald Trump plans to fire the entire team that worked with special counsel Jack Smith to pursue two federal prosecutions against the former president,” the report stated.
Trump’s team also aims to form investigative units within the DOJ to examine potential irregularities in key battleground states during the 2020 election.
In response to these plans, members of Smith’s team are reportedly reaching out to high-profile defense attorneys in Washington, D.C., seeking legal counsel.
CNN reported that White House aides and federal agency officials are deeply concerned about potential prosecutions under Trump’s administration. Several prominent white-collar lawyers have confirmed they’ve received calls from government investigators, including members of Smith’s team, expressing fears of being targeted.
“One former senior White House official said aides inside the White House and across various federal agencies are intensely worried about the possibility that the incoming Trump administration will prosecute anyone deemed as having antagonized the president-elect,” CNN stated.
Critics of Jack Smith’s team have long accused it of partisan motivations, noting the unusually large size and scope of its operations. Smith’s team, funded by taxpayers, reportedly included twice the number of lawyers compared to Robert Mueller’s team during the Russia investigation.
Mueller’s group, often labeled as “12 angry Democrats,” was criticized for its composition of attorneys with ties to Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party. Similarly, Smith’s team has been accused of operating in secret and pursuing aggressive tactics against Trump and his allies.
Trump’s reported plans to overhaul the DOJ and investigate the 2020 election have sparked a heated debate over the role of the Justice Department in political accountability.
House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Trump’s strategy, stating, “The Justice Department should never be weaponized for partisan purposes. It’s time to restore fairness and integrity.”
However, critics argue that Trump’s approach risks setting a dangerous precedent, where each incoming administration uses the DOJ to settle political scores.
Political analyst Jeffrey Toobin commented, “What we’re witnessing is a potential spiral of retaliation, where the Justice Department becomes a tool for revenge rather than justice.”
As Trump prepares for his return to power, the legal landscape in Washington is poised for dramatic shifts. For Jack Smith’s team, the focus now is on personal legal protection and preparing for potential investigations into their actions during Trump’s presidency.
For Trump’s supporters, the dismissal of cases against the former president is seen as vindication and a step toward exposing what they view as systemic corruption in the justice system.
As the dust settles, the stakes remain high. Trump’s moves will not only redefine his political legacy but could also reshape the future of the Justice Department and its role in American politics.
Whether Trump’s plan to “go scorched earth” will lead to greater accountability or deepen partisan divides remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Washington is bracing for a showdown unlike any it has seen before.
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If the all did nothing wrong they have nothing to fear. Only the democrats know if they are in trouble for their corruption. If there panicky there’s a reason they know there in big trouble all the corruption is coming to the American taxpayers
Democrats brake out the crying towels and depends because you’re going to need both. Also may need ky2 jelly
Smith and your corruption team how does it feel to be the hunted rather than the hunter. You know you started a war with the wrong person you would of think someone on your team must of warned you about going after Trump you don’t know adversary very well. Your going to see what it feels like being investigated every breath you take. Guarantee your closet isn’t squeaky clean now your going to face real professional colonoscopy. By the way Bubba is waiting for you
Oh hell yea he will get his!!!!