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Senator Cotton Files Ethics Complaint Against Jack Smith

8/6/2025

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Senator Tom Cotton has taken a bold step by filing an ethics complaint against former special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of breaching the Hatch Act amid his investigations into Donald Trump. Cotton argues that Smith's actions were driven by political motives, potentially swaying the upcoming 2024 election. The Office of Special Counsel is now probing these serious claims.

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Senator Tom Cotton has taken a bold step by filing an ethics complaint against former special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of breaching the Hatch Act amid his investigations into Donald Trump. Cotton argues that Smith's actions were driven by political motives, potentially swaying the upcoming 2024 election. The Office of Special Counsel is now probing these serious claims.