Senator Schmitt: Jack Smith's Probe '100 Times Worse Than Watergate'

Allegations of Politicized Justice Department

• 🎯 Senator Eric Schmitt asserts that the Justice Department has been weaponized against Donald Trump and his family, aiming to bankrupt and imprison him.
• 💡 Schmitt claims the 'Arctic Frost' probe's name, referencing an "orange man," suggests a politically motivated targeting of Trump.
• ⚖️ He argues that the timing of investigations, occurring shortly after Trump announced his candidacy, indicates a coordinated effort to thwart his political aspirations.

Scope of the 'Arctic Frost' Probe

• 🔍 The probe, led by Jack Smith, is described as a massive dragnet that extended beyond Trump to include sitting U.S. senators and conservative organizations like the Republican Attorneys General Association.
• 🚨 Schmitt contends that the crime of those targeted was simply being Republicans or conservatives supporting Trump.
• 🗣️ Whistleblowers have reportedly come forward with information, suggesting that without Trump's victory, these actions might have remained hidden.

Calls for Accountability and Investigation

• 🏛️ Schmitt calls for Watergate-style hearings to thoroughly investigate the alleged abuses of power.
• ⚠️ He suggests that impeachment proceedings should be initiated in the House of Representatives against individuals involved.
• 🤝 Concerns are raised about the coordination between federal prosecutors, like Jack Smith, and state prosecutors, as well as former DOJ officials joining district attorney offices to pursue cases against Trump.

Judicial Conduct and Due Process

• 📌 Judge Berrisberg is singled out for allegedly making rulings, such as instructing telecommunications companies not to inform senators about subpoenas, which Schmitt deems "beyond the pale."
• 🤔 Questions are raised about Judge Berrisberg's impartiality and the circumstances under which he received cases, suggesting potential bias against Trump's agenda.
• 📈 Schmitt draws parallels to other alleged politically motivated actions, including RussiaGate, the Hunter Biden laptop story, and censorship regimes, framing them as part of a broader, long-standing conspiracy.