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.

  • CultLeader4Hire@lemmy.world
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    3 hours ago

    Playing clean while your opponent plays dirty is a guaranteed loss. Idc about protocol if following it means people die and my country crumbles. People too afraid to stick their necks out and get their hands dirty are a major part of the problem at this point.

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      You think breaking protocol as the chief prosecutor on the case and “getting hands dirty” would have made things any better?