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Former special counsel Jack Smith warns U.S. rule of law is under threat due to political interference in Justice Department prosecutions.
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who prosecuted Donald Trump on two federal cases, warned on September 16 that the rule of law in the U.S. is under unprecedented threat.
Speaking at George Mason University, Smith expressed deep concern over the dismissal of career prosecutors, the politicization of the Justice Department, and the erosion of norms ensuring equal legal enforcement.
He cited instances where prosecutors resigned or were replaced after refusing to pursue politically driven cases, including one against New York Mayor Eric Adams, and noted that political allies of the president face no scrutiny despite potential wrongdoing.
Smith criticized leadership for prioritizing political outcomes over legal standards, undermining the department’s credibility and creating a growing rift between career professionals and political appointees.
Despite White House denials, he emphasized that the principle of equal application of the law is being compromised, threatening the foundation of American justice.
El ex abogado especial Jack Smith advierte que el estado de derecho de los EE.UU. está bajo amenaza debido a la interferencia política en los procesamientos del Departamento de Justicia.