President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up for his second term with plans to fire the team led by special counsel Jack Smith and direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the 2020 election. Trump’s decision to remove Smith’s team, which includes DOJ attorneys and FBI agents, is part of his larger effort to restructure the DOJ and address what he perceives as political bias within the department.
Smith’s office, responsible for investigating Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and his role in the January 6 Capitol events, is expected to wind down as Trump takes office. The special counsel’s team was composed of career staffers from various parts of the DOJ who had been temporarily assigned to work on these cases. Trump’s move to remove these officials signals his intent to overhaul the department and put in place staff more aligned with his political goals.
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 long criticized the DOJ for its role in his legal battles, particularly those related to the election and the events surrounding January 6. He believes the department has been used against him by political opponents and has promised to make sweeping changes. Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, reiterated that Trump is committed to removing “bad actors” from the government to restore fairness and transparency in the justice system.
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 firing Smith’s team, Trump is reportedly planning to use the DOJ to investigate the 2020 election, which he continues to claim was tainted by widespread fraud. Despite numerous investigations finding no evidence to support these claims, Trump’s insistence on challenging the election results remains a cornerstone of his political platform. He has indicated that he will direct the DOJ to pursue legal action against those he believes were involved in election irregularities.
Trump’s push to investigate the 2020 election and remove Smith’s team is likely to create significant legal and political challenges. Critics argue that his actions undermine the integrity of the justice system and the electoral process, while his supporters view these moves as a necessary step to hold those who may have acted improperly accountable. As Trump’s second term begins, these issues are set to dominate the national conversation.
