Former Special Counsel Jack Smith believes President Donald Trump would have been convicted at trial if he had won the 2020 presidential election. The Justice Department considered charging Trump with inciting insurrection, but ultimately decided not to.
Smith holds Trump accountable for the deadly January 6, 2021, riot that occurred during the certification of the electoral votes. However, other co-conspirators involved in the incident may have faced charges.
The report released by Smith’s team has raised eyebrows, with some labeling Trump’s claims of political bias as “laughable.” Garland’s report, which was completed before his departure from office, suggests that if Trump hadn’t won the election, he would have had a strong case against him at trial.
Trump plans to assemble investigative teams within the Justice Department to probe potential election irregularities in battleground states. He also aims to fire the entire team that worked with Smith’s investigation, according to sources close to his transition.
The charges against Trump include allegations of plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Despite pleading not guilty, Trump’s case remains a contentious issue, with many questioning the fairness of the Justice Department’s decision not to pursue charges.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/01/14/takeaways-jack-smith-trump-jan-6-report