Matt Gaetz is launching a scathing attack against Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith, accusing him of meddling in the 2024 presidential election.

Gaetz has filed a formal complaint alleging that Smith’s push for an early start to criminal trials against former President Donald Trump is politically motivated. Gaetz asserts, “There can only be one conclusion: Special Counsel Jack Smith sees it as of paramount importance to hold a trial before the November 2024 election.”

In a letter to the Justice Department’s Inspector General, Gaetz warns of the potential damage to the DOJ’s reputation if Smith continues his purported political vendetta against Trump. Gaetz emphasizes, “The witch hunt against President Trump by Attorney General Garland and Special Counsel Smith is a partisan exercise, and the American people know it.”

Gaetz’s complaint centers on Smith’s alleged violation of DOJ rules regarding the timing of legal actions. Gaetz cites the DOJ’s manual, stating that federal prosecutors “may never select the timing of any action…for the purpose of affecting any election.”

The congressman’s move amplifies growing concerns about the impartiality of the legal proceedings against Trump, particularly in the context of the Supreme Court’s consideration of Trump’s immunity claims. Gaetz’s demand for an investigation into Smith’s conduct underscores the need for transparency and adherence to the rule of law.

Gaetz asserts, “The actions of the Special Counsel Smith to speed up the trial against President Trump violate the DOJ’s rules and the law.” As the controversy intensifies, Gaetz’s bold stance highlights the deepening partisan divide surrounding Trump’s legal battles and their potential impact on future elections.