Donald Trump Calls Jack Smith a ‘Criminal’ Who Should Be in Prison in Latest Political Attack

In a fiery escalation of his rhetoric against political adversaries, former President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded that former special counsel Jack Smith and several others be “investigated and put in prison.” The statement marks one of Trump’s most direct public attacks on officials involved in his legal troubles.

“These thugs should all be investigated and put in prison,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “A disgrace to humanity. Deranged Jack Smith is a criminal!!!”

Trump Links His Claims to FBI’s ‘Arctic Frost’ Investigation

Trump included a link to an article from conservative media outlet Just The News, which discussed the FBI inquiry preceding Smith’s Investigation into Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The initial investigation, known as ‘Arctic Frost’, has sparked outrage among congressional Republicans who claim the FBI accessed personal cellphone data of GOP members.

A spokesperson for Smith’s legal team has not yet commented on Trump’s accusations.

Background: Smith’s Role in Trump’s Federal Cases

Jack Smith served as the special counsel overseeing two major federal investigations involving Trump — one concerning alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election results and another regarding his handling of classified documents. Both probes led to criminal indictments against Trump, who has consistently denied wrongdoing.

Trump has long portrayed these investigations as politically motivated attacks orchestrated by the Biden administration. His latest comments further intensify his campaign narrative that he is a victim of government overreach and “weaponized justice.”

Trump’s Escalating Attacks on Biden Officials and Justice Department

Just last week, Trump also targeted several high-profile officials in another Truth Social post, including FBI Director Christopher Wray (whom Trump originally appointed), Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Deputy AG Lisa Monaco. He accused them of conspiring to “rig” the 2020 election and called for their prosecution, referring to them as “Radical Left Lunatics.”

In recent months, Trump’s public statements have increasingly called for legal action against his perceived enemies, ranging from political figures to former government officials.

Trump Urges Action Against Political Opponents

In September, Trump openly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate several of his critics, including Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), New York Attorney General Letitia James, and former FBI Director James Comey.

“We can’t delay any longer; it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” Trump wrote. “For nothing, they indicted me five times and impeached me twice. RIGHT NOW, JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED.”

Later, an administration official clarified that Trump had intended the message to be private, but it was mistakenly posted publicly.

Federal Investigations and Legal Fallout

Following Trump’s remarks, prosecutors announced charges against several individuals mentioned in his posts, including Comey, James, and John Bolton, Trump’s former National Security adviser. All of them pleaded not guilty.

Meanwhile, Schiff has denied allegations of mortgage fraud, though the investigation remains ongoing. According to reports, after a separate mortgage fraud probe stalled, Trump allegedly pressured U.S. Attorney Eric Siebert of the Eastern District of Virginia to resign before Letitia James was arrested.

Career prosecutors later informed Siebert’s successor, Lindsey Halligan, that there was insufficient evidence to charge Comey for any testimony-related offenses before his indictment.

Updates on Schiff and FBI Leadership Changes

According to four individuals familiar with the matter, the criminal investigation into Schiff — which also includes mortgage fraud allegations — has also stagnated, as reported by NBC News last week.

Additionally, the FBI’s New York field office chief was ousted in March after the Trump administration dismissed agents and prosecutors linked to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot cases.

Jack Smith’s Response and Criticism of Trump Policies

In an interview at the University College London Faculty of Laws, Smith criticized the Trump administration’s policies targeting public employees, stating, “I believe it has an incalculable cost for our country, and it’s hard to communicate how much that is going to cost us.”

Congressional Oversight and Testimony Requests

Earlier this month, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, requested that Smith testify about what he called “partisan” charges against Trump. Smith’s attorneys have expressed willingness for him to appear before both the House and Senate Judiciary Committees to address “mischaracterizations” of his investigations that were discontinued after Trump’s reelection.

According to letters obtained by NBC News, Smith’s legal team also sought guidance from the Justice Department regarding his potential testimony.

Meanwhile, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, confirmed his committee is compiling documents requested by Smith. Grassley also sent preliminary questions to Smith, inquiring whether he had received any directives from Attorney General Garland or other senior officials during his investigations.

Summary Table: Key Figures Involved

Conclusion

Trump’s repeated attacks on Jack Smith and other officials underscore his ongoing strategy of framing his legal battles as politically driven witch hunts. As multiple investigations continue and Congress demands testimony, the clash between Trump’s political ambitions and the American justice system shows no sign of abating.

Whether or not these allegations will impact his presidential campaign remains to be seen, but Trump’s calls for retribution have intensified an already polarized political climate in the United States.