Special counsel Jack Smith, chosen for his supposed nonpartisan qualifications to handle criminal probes of former President Donald Trump, is nevertheless linked to an anti-conservative scheme and pro-Democratic pursuits.
He played an early role in the IRS targeting of conservative groups and he is married to a filmmaker who produced a documentary about Michelle Obama and donated to President Biden’s campaign.
The Justice Department describes Mr. Smith as a registered independent. But conservatives and people in Mr. Trump’s orbit aren’t buying it.
Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich, pointing to the support of Democrats by Mr. Smith’s wife, Katy Chevigny, said on Twitter, “No wonder Jack Smith accepted this special assignment …The swamp is hard at work!