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Former Special Counsel Criticizes DOJ Under Trump

Updated 2026-07-03 02:55 UTC 1 source Negative

Jack Smith, former special counsel, criticized the U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump for a lack of trust among judges and prosecutors. He warned about an 'attack on the rule of law' and expressed concerns over future election integrity.

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The Hill

Jack Smith says DOJ ‘can't do its job’ because of judges’ distrust of prosecutors

Former special counsel Jack Smith warned that the U.S. is facing an “attack on the rule of law” under President Trump, saying he is “very concerned” about the integrity of future elections and accusing the administration of weaponizing the Justice Department. Smith, the special counsel who brought c

2026-07-03 02:15 UTC