It could set the stage for something that Donald Trump has really tried to avoid, said Andrew Weissmann.

Officials with the Office of Special Counsel are launching an investigation into Jack Smith, who oversaw criminal probes into President Donald Trump related to the Jan. 6, 2021…

Smith led investigations into Trump’s part in the January 6 Capitol attack and the mishandling of classified documents

The former special counsel is being investigated for possible violations of the Hatch Act, which restricts partisan activities by federal employees. A G.O.P. senator had requested…

Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year.

Federal officials are investigating Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.

Jack Smith is accused of violating the Hatch Act, a law that bans certain public officials from engaging in political activity.

Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.

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It could set the stage for something that Donald Trump has really tried to avoid, said Andrew Weissmann.

And it may prove more trouble than it is worth for Donald Trump.