As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, he is reportedly planning to make significant changes to the Department of Justice (DOJ), including removing special counsel Jack Smith’s team and using the DOJ to investigate the 2020 election. Trump has long expressed dissatisfaction with the DOJ’s handling of his legal cases and views this overhaul as necessary to ensure the department operates fairly and without political influence.
Smith, who has overseen investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and the events of January 6, is expected to step down before Trump’s inauguration. The special counsel’s office, which includes career attorneys and FBI agents temporarily assigned to the team, will likely be replaced as part of Trump’s plan to reshape the DOJ and ensure that it aligns with his priorities. Trump’s decision to remove these staffers is consistent with his broader efforts to address what he calls corruption within the federal government.
BREAKING: President Trump to Fire Jack Smith’s Entire Team of Prosecutors, Assemble a Team to Investigate 2020 Election https://t.co/Bb4fNINVcv pic.twitter.com/2VMKrnlhrt
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) November 23, 2024
Trump’s criticism of the DOJ and the investigations against him has been a central theme throughout his campaign, and his promise to “drain the swamp” continues into his second term. As part of his plans, Trump intends to direct the DOJ to further investigate the 2020 election, which he continues to claim was marred by fraud. Despite numerous investigations finding no evidence of widespread voter fraud, Trump’s ongoing claims suggest he will pursue legal action against individuals he believes were involved in manipulating the election results.
Trump plans to fire Jack Smith’s team, use DOJ to probe 2020 election https://t.co/yDvCUyatJS
— Post Politics (@postpolitics) November 22, 2024
Trump’s actions, including the potential overhaul of the DOJ and the investigation into the 2020 election, are likely to set the stage for a contentious and politically charged second term. The consequences of these moves could have lasting implications for the future of the DOJ and the way that legal and political battles are fought in the United States. As Trump takes office, the nation will watch closely to see how these issues unfold.
