In a move that could reshape the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his administration, President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to dismiss special counsel Jack Smith’s entire team. Smith, who has led high-profile investigations into Trump’s actions related to classified documents and the January 6 Capitol riot, is expected to resign before Trump takes office. Trump’s decision to replace Smith’s team reflects his ongoing frustrations with the DOJ, which he has accused of politicizing legal proceedings against him.
Smith’s team, composed of DOJ attorneys, FBI agents, and support staff, was brought in to assist with investigations into Trump’s conduct. These career staffers, typically insulated from political pressures, could now be removed as part of Trump’s broader plan to overhaul the DOJ. The removal of Smith’s team aligns with Trump’s campaign promises to cleanse the government of those he believes have targeted him unfairly.
BREAKING: President Trump to Fire Jack Smith’s Entire Team of Prosecutors, Assemble a Team to Investigate 2020 Election https://t.co/Bb4fNINVcv pic.twitter.com/2VMKrnlhrt
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) November 23, 2024
Trump has often described the DOJ as being weaponized against him, especially in relation to the investigations into his role in the 2020 election and subsequent events. As president, he has vowed to take action against those he considers responsible for the legal challenges he has faced, signaling that his approach to the DOJ will be more aggressive than ever before. Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, stated that Trump plans to fulfill his campaign promise to root out what he sees as corruption within the government.
Trump plans to fire Jack Smith’s team, use DOJ to probe 2020 election https://t.co/yDvCUyatJS
— Post Politics (@postpolitics) November 22, 2024
In addition to replacing Smith’s team, Trump is reportedly planning to direct the DOJ to further investigate the 2020 election, continuing to claim that widespread voter fraud contributed to his loss. Despite numerous investigations, recounts, and court rulings finding no evidence of substantial fraud, Trump’s insistence on challenging the election results shows no signs of waning. He is expected to focus on investigating state officials and others involved in certifying the election results, which he believes were influenced by improper actions.
Trump’s push to investigate the 2020 election continues to fuel division among political leaders and the public. Critics argue that this move is another example of Trump’s attempt to undermine the democratic process, while his supporters see it as a necessary step in exposing what they believe was widespread election fraud. With Trump preparing to take office again, the fallout from his actions could shape the early part of his second term.
As the political and legal battles continue, Trump’s efforts to reshape the DOJ and investigate the election further will likely have far-reaching consequences. His approach to these issues is bound to spark intense debate, particularly as he takes on the very institutions that he believes have worked against him. The outcome of these investigations will shape the future of American politics and the relationship between the executive branch and the justice system.
