During a television broadcast on Thursday, former federal special counsel Jack Smith expressed deep concern regarding the current state of American jurisprudence. Appearing on the MS NOW program hosted by Nicolle Wallace, the former prosecutor described the current political landscape as an extraordinary threat to the nation’s legal foundations. He characterized the ongoing institutional shift as a unique challenge, calling it an assault “different in kind and scope to anything I’ve seen in my lifetime.” This marked his initial public media appearance since stepping down from his federal post in January 2025.

  • ayyy@sh.itjust.works
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    3 hours ago

    The investigation was already crippled, as it amounted to no jail time. So what is lost by using different tactics? Your way didn’t work.

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      3 hours ago

      So, what, he should have given up? Because if he looked into his crystal ball he could have seen that the corrupt supreme court would punt the case till after the election anyway? So he shouldn’t have even tried? Is that seriously what you want to claim?