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Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity

Aug 2, 2025, 12:35 PM | Updated: 1:06 pm

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Federal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection to a second term.

The Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, on Saturday confirmed the investigation.

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