On November 18, 2022, Jack Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to serve as the Special Counsel by DOJ Order No. 5559-2022. In the two years since the investigation opened, Jack Smith’s office has spent at least $50 million in its unsuccessful prosecution of Trump.
Garland appointed Smith to lead the federal investigations into former president Donald Trump, focusing on potential election interference and alleged mishandling of classified documents.
This move aimed to create a layer of independence for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Biden administration, distancing them from accusations of partisan persecution.
However, the financial costs of Smith’s work have drawn increasing attention, with the prosecution’s expenses already nearing $50 million—and likely closer to $60 million—by the time Trump could potentially take office on January 20.
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