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flag In Jan 2026, Trump demanded prosecution of Special Counsel Jack Smith over a $20,000 informant payment from the dismissed 2023 election probe.

flag In January 2026, former President Donald Trump renewed calls for the prosecution of Special Counsel Jack Smith, citing newly disclosed documents showing a $20,000 payment to an informant during the 2023 Arctic Frost investigation into efforts to challenge the 2020 election. flag The payment, approved by Smith’s team and FBI leadership, was part of a probe that analyzed communications from over 150 individuals linked to Trump, including Steve Bannon and White House phone records. flag FBI Director Kash Patel criticized the use of paid sources as an abuse of power, fueling allegations of political bias. flag The investigation, which sought to examine Trump’s associates and relied on data from liberal media, ultimately did not lead to charges after Trump’s 2024 election win. flag Trump, now back in office, continues to denounce Smith as a political enemy, calling for accountability despite the case’s dismissal.

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