Inquiry into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith is based on ‘imaginary premise,’ lawyers say

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1. The Columbian

   Inquiry into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith is based on ‘imaginary premise,’ lawyers say ↗ (opens The Columbian)

   Published Aug 25, 2025

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   WASHINGTON (AP) — A watchdog investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith over his prosecutions of President Donald Trump is based on an “imaginary and unfounded” premise, Smith's lawyers

2. CBS News

   Lawyers for Jack Smith say basis of ethics probe against him is "imaginary and unfounded" ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Aug 25, 2025

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   An ethics probe has been launched into Jack Smith's handling of two investigations of Donald Trump before the 2024 election.

3. The Hill

   Jack Smith probe’s basis ‘imaginary and unfounded,’ lawyers argue ↗ (opens The Hill)

   Published Aug 25, 2025

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   Attorneys for former special counsel Jack Smith have denounced a watchdog investigation into Smith's work as "imaginary and unfounded" in a letter to the Office of Special Counsel.

4. CNN

   Former special counsel Jack Smith responds to federal investigation against him about his prosecution of Donald Trump ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Aug 25, 2025

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   A federal watchdog investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith’s two prosecutions against President Donald Trump is based on “imaginary and unfounded” accusations, attorneys for Smith said in a letter obtained by CNN.

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