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Special Counsel Jack Smith has decided to hit the brakes in the Florida legal saga concerning President Donald J. Trump, and the implications are turning heads faster than a liberal can scream “misconduct.” This latest move by Smith not only suggests that even he recognizes the seriousness of the unfolding situation but also highlights a subtle shift in the Justice Department’s strategy as it grapples with the fact that Trump is about to become President-elect again. Who knew legal maneuvering could resemble a soap opera?
In a recent filing to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Smith pointed to the recent election results as a game changer. With Trump expected to take center stage as President-elect on January 6, 2025, and become a commanding presence at the inauguration on January 20, 2025, Smith requested that the court put his appeal on hold until December 2, 2024. Apparently, even the Justice Department needs a little time to think things over when their star player is about to make a comeback. Who could blame them for wanting to reassess their strategy?
Smith’s request for a pause undoubtedly coincides with the long-standing policy within the Justice Department that suggests prosecuting a sitting president is akin to throwing a wrench in the gears of government. After all, sidetracking the leader of the free world while he’s trying to perform his constitutional duties could lead to all sorts of chaos, which may explain why Smith has been treading carefully.
JUST IN: Jack Smith Stands Down, Makes Massive Concession In Florida Case – https://t.co/OuXdPbyP7q
— Dock Campbell (@DockCampbell32) November 14, 2024
Already, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case against Trump back in July, claiming Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional—a classic case of overreach by the Justice Department. The dismissal underscored that the ruling was not just a mere hiccup but a sign that even the legal machinery isn’t immune to the whims of justice. With this latest filing, it appears Smith is recognizing the complications introduced by the election results and is willing to take a step back.
Interestingly, Trump’s legal team seems to be playing along with these developments, not objecting to Smith’s request. This could mean that both sides have accepted the reality of an impending power shift and are trying to keep the legal circus under control. To add even more intrigue, Smith plans to expedite his exit before Trump officially returns to the Oval Office, leaving many wondering if this whole affair will wrap up neatly, or if it will linger like a bad smell.
As Smith prepares for what promises to be a dramatic exit from the stage, it’s anyone’s guess if his final act will be scripted before the Biden administration exits stage left. But one thing is for sure: whatever happens next, the plot just thickened, and the audience is captivated, popcorn in hand, waiting for the curtain to rise.
