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Critics Accuse Jack Smith of Judicial Misconduct in Trump Investigations

3/25/2026

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Conservative critics accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of improper coordination with federal judges during investigations into President Donald Trump.
Documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley reveal interactions between Smith's team and judges Beryl Howell and James Boasberg.
Critics, including Senator Ted Cruz, describe Smith's actions as a "modern Watergate," alleging political bias in the investigations.
Smith's team sought to consolidate executive privilege motions involving former Trump officials, raising concerns about judicial impartiality.
Calls for impeachment of judges Howell and Boasberg have emerged, while their offices did not respond to requests for comment.

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Conservative critics accuse former special counsel Jack Smith of improper coordination with federal judges during investigations into President Donald Trump.
Documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley reveal interactions between Smith's team and judges Beryl Howell and James Boasberg.
Critics, including Senator Ted Cruz, describe Smith's actions as a "modern Watergate," alleging political bias in the investigations.
Smith's team sought to consolidate executive privilege motions involving former Trump officials, raising concerns about judicial impartiality.
Calls for impeachment of judges Howell and Boasberg have emerged, while their offices did not respond to requests for comment.