Jack Smith, the former special counsel who spearheaded two criminal prosecutions against Donald Trump, is now facing scrutiny from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) over allegations of Hatch Act violations—a law that limits partisan political activity by government officials.

🔎 Investigation Highlights:

• The OSC inquiry was prompted by a complaint filed by Senator Tom Cotton, who alleged Smith strategically timed Trump’s indictments to sway the 2024 election.
• Smith stepped down in January 2025 after Trump secured re-election. Following his resignation, the Department of Justice dismissed both cases, citing its protocol against indicting a sitting president.
• In his closing report, Smith stated he believed Trump would have been convicted had he not returned to office.
• The OSC investigation is a civil administrative review—not a criminal trial—focused on assessing whether Smith’s conduct breached federal ethics standards.

This development adds a new layer of complexity to one of the most contentious legal sagas in recent American history.