Former special counsel Jack Smith warned that the United States is facing an attack on the rule of law under President Trump, saying he is concerned about the integrity of future elections. Smith accused the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department and argued that judges' distrust of prosecutors is preventing the department from functioning properly.
Smith brought charges against Trump following his first term as special counsel. His comments reflect ongoing tensions between the former prosecutor and the current administration over the role of the Justice Department in investigating political figures and handling cases involving the executive branch.