Rep. Tiffany Questions Jack Smith on Trump Investigations and Past Prosecutions

Jack Smith's Past DOJ Roles and Controversies

• 💡 Jack Smith confirmed he worked for the Obama DOJ as Chief of the Public Integrity section in 2010.
• 🎯 He acknowledged meeting with Lois Lerner from the IRS regarding nonprofit investigations, specifically mentioning an inquiry into Second Amendment groups.
• ⚠️ The prosecution of Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell was discussed, which was unanimously overturned by the Supreme Court.
• ⚖️ Smith also participated in the prosecution of John Edwards (which ended in a mistrial) and was involved with the Bob Menendez case before its trial.

Alternate Electors and Historical Precedent

• 📌 The discussion shifted to historical precedent for alternate slates of electors being sent to Congress.
• 📜 Smith confirmed that alternate elector slates have been sent to Congress in the past, citing the 1960 Hawaii case and also mentioning 1876 as another instance.
• 🔍 He noted that these instances involved litigation and recounts, and that the situation is not entirely unprecedented.