Special Poll
In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump made strong remarks against special counsel Jack Smith, suggesting he should be “thrown out of the country.” During an appearance on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats & Cosby Show” with hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby, Trump called Smith “mentally deranged,” saying he believed Smith should be removed from the U.S.
Trump’s comments followed a series of criticisms directed at Smith, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in 2022 to oversee investigations involving Trump, particularly around classified documents and the former president’s actions after the 2020 election. Trump went on to say he would fire Smith “within two seconds” if elected in November, calling him a “crooked person” and arguing that his actions were politically motivated.
Since Smith’s appointment, he has filed charges against Trump over his handling of sensitive materials following his term and his alleged role in efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. In early 2023, a ruling by Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed part of the classified documents case, aligning with Trump’s defense team, who claimed Smith’s appointment wasn’t lawful. Additionally, Trump’s legal team recently submitted a motion to U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan requesting the dismissal of the election-related charges, arguing that Smith’s role as special counsel was unconstitutionally appointed. Trump maintains his innocence in this case.
Trump’s defense team argued that the case should never have moved forward, calling it “unjust” and “unconstitutional even before its inception.” With this motion, Trump’s attorneys are signaling their strategy to contest not only the charges but the legitimacy of the special counsel’s appointment itself. As Trump remains a prominent figure in the 2024 election landscape, this legal and political battle continues to unfold, highlighting the high stakes and divisive nature of his ongoing cases.