Former Trump prosecutor underneath investigation for potential Hatch Act violations

Jack Smith, who investigated two instances in opposition to President Trump earlier than his second-term election, is underneath investigation by an unbiased watchdog company for potential Hatch Act violations. The act’s principal objective is to stop federal staff from utilizing their place for partisan functions. CBS News’ Jake Rosen has extra particulars.

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