Sen. Kennedy Challenges Jack Smith’s Alleged Partisanship at Hearing

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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) subjected former Special Counsel Jack Smith to a thorough examination, questioning his alleged partisanship and transparency in his investigations.

Partisan Bias Allegations

Kennedy began by questioning Smith about his reaction to President Donald Trump’s 2016 victory over Hillary Clinton, asking, ‘When President Trump defeated Secretary Clinton, you were bitterly disappointed, weren’t you?’ Smith did not respond directly, prompting Kennedy to remark on the absurdity of the question.

Family Ties and Job Ambitions

Kennedy then brought up Smith’s wife, an ardent supporter of Barack and Michelle Obama, who produced a documentary about the former first lady. Smith refused to comment on his family, instead emphasizing his experience in the Trump administration. Kennedy then pressed Smith about whether he had lobbied for the special counsel position, to which Smith responded that he did not recall any such activity.

Transparency Concerns

The senator focused on Smith’s pursuit of congressional phone records, obtained through Judge James Boasberg. Kennedy questioned whether Smith informed the judge about the nature of the records, to which Smith denied. Kennedy criticized Smith’s lack of transparency, saying, ‘You didn’t tell him. But you’re unbiased. You have no personal feelings,’ which left Kennedy visibly unsettled.

Legal and Political Implications

Kennedy also challenged Smith’s claim of impartiality, pointing out that he had informed Judge Garland of his intent to prosecute Trump, despite the political implications. Smith admitted to informing Garland but claimed he had no knowledge of whether the judge consulted President Biden. Kennedy then tested Smith’s credibility with questions about the Tooth Fairy and Jimmy Hoffa, suggesting his lack of awareness of basic facts.

Conclusion

Kennedy’s interrogation highlighted concerns over Smith’s transparency and impartiality, raising questions about the integrity of the special counsel’s actions and the potential political motivations behind them.

Source: PJ Media

Written by

Connor Davis