Jack Smith's Prosecution of Donald Trump Must Be a Surgical Strike

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Special Counsel Jack Smith has refocused his prosecution of former President Donald Trump, with a new angle on the case that could have major implications for both the legal landscape and the...

Special Counsel Jack Smith has refocused his prosecution of former President Donald Trump, with a new angle on the case that could have major implications for both the legal landscape and the political climate. But is this strategy a smart move, especially after the recent Supreme Court decision on immunity that would shield some executive actions?From a legal standpoint, prosecuting a former president in federal court is uncharted territory.

Politically, this is a dangerous backfire, potentially boosting Trump's standing among his core supporters and even winning over undecided voters who view the prosecution as legal overreach.What's worse is that the timing of Smith's refocused prosecution couldn't be more politically charged. With the 2024 election looming, the optics of prosecuting Trump raise questions about American fairness and impartiality.

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