• World News
  • Politics
  • Stock
  • Investing
  • Editor’s Pick
Time And Sales Reporter
Politics

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith under investigation by government watchdog Office of Special Counsel

by admin August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith, the OSC has confirmed to Fox News.

Smith was tapped in 2022 by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland to serve as special counsel regarding two probes pertaining to then-former President Donald Trump.

The OSC is investigating Smith for allegedly violating the Hatch Act, which bars government employees from partaking in political activities. It is not a criminal investigation. 

Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on Saturday, but did not receive a response.

The OSC is not the same as a special counsel appointed by an attorney general, as Smith was, but ‘is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency,’ according to its website. 

‘OSC’s statutory authority comes from four federal laws: the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Hatch Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA),’ the website explains.

Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas recently asked the OSC to look into whether Smith illegally engaged in political activity to influence the 2024 election against Trump.

‘I write requesting the Office of Special Counsel to investigate whether Jack Smith, Special Counsel for Attorney General Merrick Garland, unlawfully took political actions to influence the 2024 election to harm then-candidate President Donald Trump,’ Cotton wrote in a July 30 letter to Acting Special Counsel Jamieson Greer.

‘President Trump of course vanquished Joe Biden, Jack Smith, every Democrat who weaponized the law against him, but President Trump’s astounding victory doesn’t excuse Smith of responsibility for his unlawful election interference. I therefore ask the Office of Special Counsel to investigate whether Jack Smith or any members of his team unlawfully acted for political purposes,’ Cotton wrote.

Fox News’ David Spunt contributed to this report.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS

previous post
Tech 5: Tesla and Samsung Strike Deal, Palo Alto to Acquire CyberArk
next post
Trump 1.0 alums share chilling Google message from before second-term return: ‘LAWFARE at its finest’

Related Posts

GOP senators push Kamala Harris testimony as House...

August 23, 2025

Jackson’s scathing dissent levels partisan charge at colleagues...

August 23, 2025

10 key takeaways from DOJ’s release of Ghislaine...

August 23, 2025

‘Leftist’ taxpayer-funded academy sparks backlash after moving against...

August 23, 2025

Jackson scathing dissent levels partisan charge at colleagues...

August 23, 2025

‘Maine’s Mamdani’: Maine GOP chief issues warning about...

August 22, 2025







    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.




    Recent Posts

    • Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh

      August 23, 2025
    • Jackson scathing dissent levels partisan charge at colleagues after high-profile ruling

      August 23, 2025
    • ‘Leftist’ taxpayer-funded academy sparks backlash after moving against Trump’s rollback of key regulation

      August 23, 2025
    • 10 key takeaways from DOJ’s release of Ghislaine Maxwell’s Epstein interviews

      August 23, 2025
    • Jackson’s scathing dissent levels partisan charge at colleagues after high-profile ruling

      August 23, 2025
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Copyright © 2025 timeandsalesreporter.com | All Rights Reserved

    Time And Sales Reporter
    • World News
    • Politics
    • Stock
    • Investing
    • Editor’s Pick

    Read alsox

    Elbridge Colby clears hurdle, moves to final vote...

    April 8, 2025

    Booker called filibuster an ‘abuse of power’ years...

    April 2, 2025

    Appeals court rules DOGE can continue operating at...

    March 29, 2025