Pratik Patel

Smart move.

#BreakingNews: Justice Dept. to name special counsel to finish Trump Mar-a-Lago investigation and “key aspects” of Jan. 6 probe

https://wapo.st/3OgWQWp

Garland names special counsel for Trump Mar-a-Lago, 2020 election probes

Jack Smith, currently a war crimes prosecutor at The Hague, was tapped to handle politically sensitive cases days after Donald Trump announces he will again seek the presidency.

The Washington Post
Nov 18, 2022 at 7:20pmTweeseCake
Show threadJody WallaceNov 18, 2022
@ppatel Why is it smart? Why can't they do it themselves?
Show threadPratik PatelNov 19, 2022
@jodywallace There are a a couple of reasons. The first and foremost is politics. With GOP in charge of the House, there will be lots of questions from them about the investigation . Because of the regulations governing the Special Council, he can't answer much. So it's a political cover. It also saves him from being accused as a hack since he's not taking direct actions on anything that happens.
Show threadJody WallaceNov 19, 2022
@ppatel Thank you for taking the time to respond! I googled and researched, but this is the most succinct summary.
Show threadPratik PatelNov 20, 2022
@jodywallace You're quite welcome.