Trump criticizes special counsel Jack Smith as indictment approaches during Hannity town hall.
Former President Donald Trump Slams Department of Justice for “Election Interference”
“This guy is a deranged prosecutor who has had tremendous failures all over the place. He’s a nasty, horrible human being,”
– Donald Trump
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In a town hall with Fox News, former President Donald Trump expressed his outrage towards the Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith, accusing them of engaging in “election interference.” Trump, speaking to Sean Hannity in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, referred to Smith as a “nasty, horrible human being.”
The town hall took place after Trump revealed that he had received a letter from Smith, stating that he was a “target” of the investigation into the January 6 Capitol riot. The letter also required Trump to report to the grand jury within four days. While the letter does not guarantee an indictment, it suggests the possibility of one in the future. Trump, however, interpreted it as an indication of an imminent arrest and indictment.
“It’s election interference. Never been done like this in the history of our country, and it’s a disgrace,” Trump declared on Tuesday. He further expressed his concerns about the state of the nation, stating, “We’re going into an almost communistic state, and I think maybe we’re even there. When you look at what they’re doing with the Department of Justice, they’ve totally weaponized it.”
Trump has previously faced indictments in June for allegedly mishandling classified documents and in late March for a hush money payment scheme. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Additionally, he could potentially face another indictment related to a Georgia investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Despite the legal challenges, Trump received support from allies such as House Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Byron Donalds, and Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene. Governor Ron DeSantis, who is considered a top rival for the 2024 presidential race, also defended Trump, expressing his hope that he would not be charged.
During the town hall, Trump shifted his focus to criticize Democrats, including Hillary Clinton and Hunter Biden, for receiving what he perceived as unfair treatment from federal agencies. He specifically mentioned Hunter Biden’s recent guilty plea for federal charges related to tax evasion and illegal possession of a firearm, comparing it to a mere traffic ticket.
“What happened to Hunter is you got a traffic ticket. Other people are being sentenced to many years in jail for doing much less,” Trump remarked.
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