Following President-elect Trump's recent legal win, Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett expressed little surprise at the dismissal of the federal election interference case by Special Counsel Jack Smith. In a discussion on "Fox & Friends," Jarrett suggested Smith's actions appeared driven by a desire to protect his position and maintain the prosecutions, potentially influenced by the upcoming election. He criticized Smith's timing in releasing potentially damaging documents close to the election, suggesting it disregarded DOJ guidelines. Jarrett believes that the American public ultimately had the final say, overriding Smith's apparent intentions.
Jarrett argued that the timing of Smith's appointment, shortly after Trump's presidential candidacy announcement, reveals the politically motivated nature of the prosecutions. He pointed to perceived weaknesses in the legal theories used and cited constitutional obstacles, highlighting the Supreme Court's decisions regarding immunity and obstruction charges as further evidence. Jarrett believes these factors ultimately contributed to the weakening of Smith's cases.
Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the government's motion to dismiss the indictment without prejudice, a decision unopposed by the defendant. Smith also withdrew his appeal in the classified records case, previously dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon due to concerns about Smith's appointment. These actions followed Smith's indication earlier this month, after Trump's election victory, that he would be concluding his case against Trump.
