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Jack Smith Blames DOJ Corruption on Trump Loyalists

5/8/2026

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  • Jack Smith delivered his most forceful indictment of the Justice Department, accusing it of corruption by Trump loyalists.
  • He made the remarks at a private Cosmos Club event in Washington on April 20.
  • Smith said the department now prosecutes people only because President Donald Trump dislikes them and avoids investigations that could harm the president’s narrative.
  • Justice Department spokeswoman Emily Covington responded that Smith’s comments were expected.