Former special counsel Jack Smith stated he is “very concerned” about the potential for indictment by the Department of Justice, as well as the upcoming election if Donald Trump were to be re-elected. He also voiced concerns regarding midterm elections under a Trump presidency.
Smith indicated that his prosecution of Trump in two criminal cases may lead to him being indicted, given what he described as Trump’s animus toward him. According to CNBC, Smith said that he could be indicted by the Department of Justice.
The Washington Examiner reported that Smith expressed these concerns on Thursday. The outlet noted that Smith unsuccessfully prosecuted Trump in two cases.
Smith's statements regarding the midterm elections were also highlighted by both sources. He stated he was “very concerned” about the midterm elections under President Donald Trump, as reported by the Washington Examiner and echoed by CNBC.
The concerns expressed by Smith encompass both potential legal repercussions for himself and broader anxieties surrounding future election outcomes should Trump return to office. No further details were provided regarding the specifics of the potential indictment or the nature of his concerns about the elections.
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