The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is currently investigating former special counsel Jack Smith, as confirmed by the OSC. Smith was appointed in 2022 by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland to serve as special counsel for two investigations related to former President Donald Trump.
The precise focus of the OSC's investigation remains undisclosed. However, the OSC may be examining whether Smith potentially violated the Hatch Act. This act prohibits government employees from engaging in political activities. It is important to note that this is not a criminal investigation.
The OSC is an independent federal agency with investigative and prosecutorial powers, distinct from a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General. Its authority is derived from several federal laws, including the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Hatch Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Senator Tom Cotton recently requested the OSC to investigate whether Smith unlawfully engaged in political activity to influence the 2024 election against Trump. Cotton's letter to the Acting Special Counsel, Jamieson Greer, specifically requested an investigation into Smith's actions.
5 Comments
Comandante
when they can't win on the facts, they go after the integrity of the prosecutor.
Bella Ciao
The Hatch Act is often abused for political purposes. Sounds like another witch hunt.
Africa
Senator Cotton is clearly just trying to distract from Trump's legal troubles. This is political theater.
ZmeeLove
Another attempt to silence critics of the former president.
Fuerza
If the OSC is investigating, it's because there is a legitimate reason. Let the process play out.