Former special counsel Jack Smith has expressed serious concerns regarding the rule of law under the Trump administration, suggesting a possible indictment against him by the Department of Justice (DoJ).
In his first interview since resigning from the DOJ in early 2025, Smith voiced his anxieties about the forthcoming election and the existing state of the justice system to MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace on Thursday.
"I think we are facing an attack on the rule of law that is different in kind and scope to anything I’ve seen in my lifetime," Smith said.
Smith expressed his discontent at witnessing public servants being vilified for carrying out their duties, especially those working on cases seen as antagonistic to Trump and his allies. He emphasized the need to support these individuals and reassure them of the backing they have from numerous people.
The ex-counsel added that he is "very concerned" about the integrity of the next election, adding that state attorneys general play a critical role in ensuring the rule of law is upheld ahead of the midterm elections.
