Office of Special Counsel investigates ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith amid political claims
TL;DR
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged Hatch Act violations, amid claims from Trump and allies that his investigations into Trump were politically motivated. The OSC's inquiry follows a request from Senator Tom Cotton and is separate from criminal proceedings, focusing on potential disciplinary actions against Smith. The investigation is part of broader political tensions surrounding Smith's role in investigating Trump.
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