Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has resigned after dismissing two federal criminal cases against Trump. The cases were dismissed based upon the justice departments long standing policy of not prosecuting sitting presidents. Smith’s report on his activities is could in litigation over whether any of it will be released. Because neither of the cases will go … Read more
In an unprecedented historical move, special prosecutor Jack Smith requested dismissal of federal felony charges against president elect Donald Trump. The incoming president was indicted by multiple grand juries both for his involvement in the January 6 attack on the capital and for his handling of highly classified documents he took with him when he … Read more
Possible sex trafficker Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration as Trump’s intended attorney general nominee after the senate indicated it would not support him. From the Washington Post: “Gaetz has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old girl, violating sex-trafficking laws and using illegal drugs. These allegations resulted in two separate investigations — … Read more
Mat Gaetz (who was just tapped to be nominated as the next Attorney General) and the next president share much in common. They have both been the subject of criminal investigations and are under heavy scrutiny for those alleged crimes. In the case of Gaetz, he is also the subject of a congressional ethics investigation … Read more