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The latest antics from special prosecutor Jack Smith have taken a turn that would make even the most dedicated soap opera writer jealous. After receiving a not-so-gentle slap on the wrist from the Supreme Court, Smith has decided to roll out a superseding indictment against Donald Trump, conveniently timed as election season heats up. Experts are calling it a desperate political maneuver rather than a legitimate legal pursuit, not that anyone is shocked to see politics wear the pants in this courtroom drama.
Smith’s new indictment retains the original four charges against Trump but has been trimmed down to meet the Supreme Court’s ruling that the former president is immune from prosecution regarding actions taken while in office. Now, it seems Smith is desperately trying to make it clear that Trump’s alleged misdeeds were personal and not part of his duties as president. It’s like taking a bad haircut and trying to style it as though it’s suddenly trendy — no matter how much one tries to spin it, it still looks like a mess. Legal experts are betting against the likelihood of this case making any headway, especially given that a trial before the election is about as likely as finding a unicorn in the wild.
'His Swan Song': Jack Smith's New Indictment Suggests Desire To 'Sway Public Opinion' With Likely Doomed Case https://t.co/27iYLTIQvo
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) August 29, 2024
In a rather amusing take, former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky hinted that this new indictment might be Smith’s farewell tour. He pointed out there’s no compelling legal reason for Smith to stir the pot right before the election — something that typically could simmer on the back burner for a while. Now, if Trump were to secure another term, Smith’s entire operation could go up in smoke, sending him back to the Netherlands faster than one can say “political witch hunt.”
The underlying goal of this latest indictment seems less about justice and more focused on casting Trump in a negative light right before the voting booth beckons. Cherkasky candidly stated that Smith’s attempt is clearly about swaying public opinion rather than upholding any constitutional rights. This charade poses the question: when did special prosecutors become active participants in political theater? Smith’s actions smack of hypocrisy as he claims to defend democracy while simultaneously trying to manipulate its outcomes through court allegations.
Mike Davis, President of the Article III Project, was quick to label this new indictment as nothing more than a backward attempt to meddle in the upcoming elections. His assertion that Smith is angling for a mini-trial before the election points to a strategy that would allow for maximum soundbite potential in the media, ensuring that Trump’s name stays in the headlines, even if that coverage is less than flattering.
As noted by former prosecutor Joseph Moreno, the new indictment’s structural changes appear minimal and hardly groundbreaking, sticking to its guns despite the high court’s revelations about presidential immunity. So, here we are again — a reshuffled deck with the same cards on the table, signifying that the whims of political ambition have led to yet another futile attempt to bring Trump down. The only real question left is how long it will take before everyone sees through this façade. The clock is ticking, and it seems the election cycle is afoot with yet another round of partisan theatrics.
