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There is a growing drumbeat on the right demanding accountability for Jack Smith, and not without reason. Jason D. Meister, a longtime Trump adviser who writes and appears on Newsmax, used the platform of American Agenda to demand that Smith be held to account for what conservatives see as politically driven prosecutions.
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee have escalated their push, formally requesting Smith’s testimony and documents as part of a broader probe into whether the Justice Department weaponized its powers against political opponents. This is not theater; the committee’s demand represents real oversight power, and it should be used to get clear answers about prosecutorial overreach and improper coordination.
Meanwhile, an independent watchdog has opened an inquiry into Smith’s conduct, signaling that concerns about impartiality are not confined to partisan cable shows. The Office of Special Counsel’s review into potential violations of the Hatch Act underscores that career prosecutors aren’t above scrutiny when their actions appear to cross the line into political activity.
Conservatives are right to push for consequences if investigations show misconduct. The Justice Department appointed Smith as special counsel in 2022 to handle two high-profile probes, and his role involved extraordinary authority that demands extraordinary responsibility and transparency. Americans deserve to know whether that power was exercised fairly or wielded as a political cudgel.
Jack Smith has publicly defended his decisions, but defense in sound bites won’t satisfy calls for accountability from lawmakers and the public. If his actions violated DOJ rules or federal statutes, career protections and the privilege of practicing law require that he face professional and possibly criminal consequences — precisely the standard Jason Meister urged on air.
The larger point for conservatives is simple: the rule of law must apply equally, not selectively. If the Justice Department used its power to target political opponents, every American who values Constitutional norms should demand full investigation and, where warranted, sanctions that fit the misconduct.
Washington elites shouldn’t get a pass for politicizing prosecutions while lecturing the rest of us about accountability. This moment is an opportunity for Republicans in Congress to prove they mean what they say about checks and balances — and for the Justice Department to demonstrate fidelity to impartial justice, not partisan agendas.
