“A Separation of Powers Concern” – Judge Cannon Grills Jack Smith’s Prosecutor Over Funding For Special Counsel
From left: Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon and former President Donald Trump. (@axios / X screen shot)
Judge Aileen Cannon early Monday held a hearing on the constitutionality of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s appointment.
Judge Cannon grilled Jack Smith’s prosecutor James Pearce over funding for the special counsel, oversight of the team, and whether Jack Smith is a superior or inferior officer.
The Justice Department claims Jack Smith is an inferior officer who answers to US Attorney General Merrick Garland.
The special counsel has not released a financial report since September 2023 which is a violation of the 6-month reporting requirement, investigative reporter Julie Kelly said.
Jack Smith’s team of angry Democrat prosecutors is much larger than Robert Mueller’s team – and there is virtually no oversight.
