Did Trump Commit ELECTION CRIMES According to Jack Smith’s Report?

Trump’s Victory Halted Inquiry, But Special Counsel’s Report Indicates Likely Conviction for President-Elect

A Justice Department special counsel report detailing Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to undermine democracy has been made public, revealing that the president-elect might have been convicted of criminal charges for his actions surrounding the 2020 election. However, Trump’s recent victory in the November 2024 presidential election has effectively halted the investigation.

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Trump’s Legal Shield

Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led the investigation, released his report after overcoming significant legal resistance from Trump’s team, which sought to suppress its publication. In the report, Smith states that the evidence collected would likely have been sufficient to convict Trump in court, had the 2024 election outcome not made further prosecution infeasible. Below are the key takeaways from the report:

1. Lack of Cooperation from Trump

Smith detailed the obstacles his team encountered during the investigation, including Trump’s invocation of executive privilege to block witness testimonies. This tactic forced prosecutors into numerous sealed court battles before charges could be pursued.

Another major challenge was Trump’s use of social media influence to intimidate witnesses, courts, and prosecutors. Smith noted that these actions prompted his team to seek a gag order to protect potential witnesses from harassment.

2. Allegations of Political Interference Dismissed

Smith firmly rejected claims from Trump that the investigation was politically motivated.

“While I greatly valued the counsel and advice of my team, the decision to bring charges against Mr. Trump was mine alone, and I stand by it fully,” Smith wrote. He emphasized that no one within the Justice Department attempted to improperly influence his decisions.

Smith also dismissed Trump’s accusations of bias as “laughable,” affirming that his actions as a prosecutor were not influenced by the Biden administration or other political actors.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 16: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort on December 16, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. In a news conference that went over an hour, Trump announced that SoftBank will invest over $100 billion in projects in the United States including 100,000 artificial intelligence related jobs and then took questions on Syria, Israel, Ukraine, the economy, cabinet picks, and many other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

3. False Claims of Voter Fraud

The report highlights that Trump knowingly propagated false claims of voter fraud during the 2020 election. According to Smith, Trump’s allegations included baseless claims that non-citizens, deceased individuals, and ineligible voters had cast ballots, as well as assertions that voting machines had switched votes against him.

“These claims were demonstrably false, and in many cases, obviously so,” Smith wrote, noting that Trump continued to make these assertions despite being informed otherwise by official advisors.

4. Legal Challenges Amid Supreme Court Rulings

Despite a Supreme Court decision granting presidential immunity for official acts, Smith’s team pursued charges based on actions outside this scope.

Smith explained that his office reexamined the evidence in light of the court’s ruling and concluded that Trump’s non-immune actions—either private conduct as a candidate or actions where immunity could be rebutted—still violated federal laws. Consequently, a new grand jury issued a superseding indictment based on these findings.

5. Trump’s Reaction

Trump’s response to the report’s release was characteristically fiery. In a late-night social media post, he lashed out at Smith and reiterated his claims of innocence while accusing others, including Nancy Pelosi, of wrongdoing.

“Deranged Jack Smith couldn’t prosecute the Political Opponent of his ‘boss,’ Crooked Joe Biden, so he writes another ‘Report’ based on information that was illegally destroyed. The voters have spoken, and I’ve won in a landslide,” Trump wrote.

Implications for Democracy

The release of Smith’s report underscores the complexities of holding a former president accountable while navigating the legal and political hurdles posed by such an unprecedented situation. As Trump prepares to return to office on January 20, 2025, the report serves as a sobering reminder of the ongoing debates surrounding democracy, accountability, and the rule of law in the United States.

The revelations invite further scrutiny and discussion about the challenges of prosecuting political leaders and the broader implications for democratic norms. Whether this chapter will influence future legal proceedings or political discourse remains to be seen.