Staff Reports
A former big shot at the Justice Department recently took a jab at Jack Smith, suggesting that the prosecutor might have unknowingly tripped over a major “land mine” in his pursuit of former President Trump. This revelation comes from Jim Trusty, who previously held the position of chief in the DOJ’s organized crime and gang division. Trusty highlighted a recent Supreme Court ruling discussing presidential immunity for “official acts,” a detail that might just derail Smith’s grand plans against Trump.
Trusty pointed out the implications of introducing “immunized” evidence, which could muddle a jury’s view of a defendant. Given that Trump’s legal team has already laid out arguments regarding the inadmissibility of certain evidence made public by Smith and the ever-busy Judge Tanya Chutkan, Trusty’s take raises eyebrows. According to him, the Supreme Court essentially warned that such “immunized” information could taint the whole grand jury process, potentially tipping the scales of justice right into an abyss.
Total botched, inside job, already out of the news. The new indictment by Jack Smith is just another diversion to keep the assassination attempt out of the news. pic.twitter.com/LsqYkFMg9V
— A Man Of Memes (@RickyDoggin) August 28, 2024
This isn’t just idle chatter; Trusty underscored the seriousness of Smith’s situation, indicating that he has inadvertently set the stage for a broken trial. The notion that he might introduce evidence weakening Trump’s chances at a fair trial is precarious. Trusty elaborated by cautioning that if Smith missteps, such as mislabeling Pence’s role in conversations, it could lead to a repeat loop of indictments. A slip-up could force Smith to dash back to the grand jury for a third time, attempting to amend the flawed case stemming from mistakes in the heap of convoluted legalities.
When pressed about the escalating obstacles in charging any sitting or former president, Trusty laid out a clear argument based on the Constitution. He contended that the founding document was designed to prevent presidents from living under a perpetual threat of prosecution, echoing sentiments believed by many conservatives who see this judicial pursuit as a politically motivated circus.
In the latest development, Smith filed a revised indictment accusing Trump of urging Pence not to certify the 2020 election results. This time, he’s tweaking the language to call Pence the “President of the Senate,” presumably to sidestep the extensive immunity protections that any president enjoys for actions taken while in office. However, even with these adjustments, many observers believe the entire effort may be in vain. The clock is ticking toward the next election, and the chances of a resolution before November are shrinking. Should Trump come out on top, he is anticipated to take a hardline approach, calling for Smith’s head and shutting the case down entirely.
