Jack Smith’s report argues that Trump inspired violence on Jan. 6 and would have faced conviction if not for his election.
Washington: So, Jack Smith just dropped a report defending his investigation into Trump and the January 6 events. He claims Trump really stirred up his supporters to act violently and pushed a false narrative about election fraud.
The report is pretty hefty at 170 pages. It sums up Smith’s deep dive into how Trump tried to cling to power after losing to Biden. They talked to over 250 people and had more than 55 witnesses testify.
Smith, who’s faced a lot of heat from Trump and his crew, used this report to back up his decision to charge Trump. He called out Trump’s claims that he was influenced by the Biden administration as ridiculous.
He even said that if Trump hadn’t been elected, they would have had enough evidence to convict him. Trump, of course, took to Truth Social to slam the report, calling Smith a “lamebrain prosecutor.”
This report marks a significant moment in U.S. history, being the first time a former president faced federal charges and then got re-elected. Trump tried to keep the report under wraps, but his last-minute efforts failed.
Smith pointed out that Trump’s actions disrupted the peaceful transfer of power, which is a big deal. He also mentioned how challenging it was to investigate Trump due to his influence and social media presence, which led to threats against witnesses.
Smith highlighted Trump’s continued support for the January 6 rioters as proof of his intent to incite the chaos. He noted that Trump called them “patriots” and even reminisced about that day as “beautiful.”
The report claims Trump knew his voter fraud claims were false and that he had privately admitted to losing. Smith also mentioned that Trump had a plan to allege fraud regardless of the truth.
While Trump has been convicted of other felonies, he denied any wrongdoing related to the 2020 election. He was indicted on four felony charges connected to January 6, but those charges were dropped after he won the election.
Smith considered charging Trump under the Insurrection Act but decided it would be tough to prove. He didn’t name any of the six unindicted co-conspirators but hinted that they might have committed other crimes.
Despite never admitting he lost, a grand jury said Trump’s claims were unreasonable and unsupported. His legal team’s delay tactics helped him avoid trial before the election, which has implications for his presidency.
As Trump prepares to potentially pardon many January 6 defendants, he’s facing a lot of questions. Over 1,580 people have been charged, and many have already served their sentences. Some, like Enrique Tarrio, are looking for pardons after serious convictions.
Trump’s comments about pardoning those who committed violence against police have raised eyebrows, especially with his supporters and critics weighing in on the matter.
