House Judiciary Republican Claims Jack Smith Weaponized DOJ Against Trump

Allegations of DOJ "Weaponization"

• 🎯 Jack Smith is accused of obtaining phone records of the Speaker of the House, covering a two-month period from election day 2020 to January 7th, 2021.
• 🔒 A gag order was reportedly sought on AT&T to prevent notification to the Speaker, citing him as a flight risk or potential tamperer with witnesses/evidence.
• 🏛️ The speaker claims this action was an overreach, even by Democratic standards, and part of a decade-long effort against President Trump.

Historical Allegations Against Trump

• 🔍 The speaker outlines a history of alleged politically motivated actions against Trump, starting in 2016 with the Clinton campaign and the Steele dossier used by the FBI.
• 📉 This is followed by the Mueller investigation, two impeachment proceedings, and actions by Alvin Bragg and Fani Willis/Nathan Wade in Georgia.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The raid on Trump's home is criticized for allegedly bypassing normal protocols, with the case being run out of DC instead of the Miami field office.

Jack Smith's Appointment and Actions

• 🗓️ Jack Smith was named special counsel three days after Trump announced his candidacy for president in November 2022.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Smith's team reportedly included individuals involved in the raid on Trump's home and those responsible for obtaining phone records of members of Congress.
• 🚫 A gag order sought by Smith against Trump was initially granted but later modified on appeal, with appellate judges ruling it infringed on First Amendment rights.
• 📜 Judge Cannon reportedly ruled that Smith was not permitted to be special counsel, stating his position threatened the separation of powers.

Procedural Irregularities and Election Concerns

• ⏳ The speaker suggests Smith is abandoning proper procedure and ignoring court rules due to the upcoming election, aiming to stop Trump's candidacy or insert a political document into the campaign.
• 🗳️ The filing of a 165-page superseding indictment after a Supreme Court immunity decision is described as unprecedented and atypical.
• 🗣️ The speaker concludes that the American people see through these alleged