Rep. Matt Gaetz, U.S. representative for Florida’s 1st congressional district and champion of common sense and constitutional principles, has sent a strongly-worded letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland. Gaetz wants answers about special counsel Jack Smith’s peculiar legal crusade. Smith’s case against former President Donald Trump was already thrown out by a federal judge in July. But like a persistent fly at a picnic, Smith is back, dishing out new indictments faster than you can say ‘political vendetta.’
Smith is now cooking up more legal shenanigans against Trump in the federal district court in Washington, D.C., as of August 27, 2024. The very next day, he took his circus act to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, trying to convince them to overturn Judge Eileen Cannon’s sensible decision. Cannon had declared Smith’s appointment invalid because – surprise, surprise – he wasn’t even confirmed by the Senate. Talk about putting the cart before the horse!
Smith, with the boldness of a cat burglar, argues that his role is supported by precedent, history, and Congress’s apparent indifference. Can you say, self-importance? Meanwhile, he’s updated another indictment about Trump allegedly plotting to overturn the 2020 election. Smith’s creative writing exercise even included a fanciful Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. You’d think they’d have bigger fish to fry, like addressing the mess at the border under the Biden-Harris Administration.
Gaetz Demands Answers
Gaetz, clearly fed up with this legal comedy routine, is demanding documents that prove any authorization for Smith’s latest courtroom antics. Let’s not forget, Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing, a stance firmly backed by level-headed voices like Gaetz and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik. Stefanik has been busy filing ethics complaints at a rate that would make a stenographer’s head spin.
Republican Pushback
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, another Republican with a knack for sniffing out nonsense, is leading efforts to cut off Smith’s funding. It’s amazing Smith can keep the lights on with budget debates hotter than a summer sidewalk. With less than two months until Election Day, Team Trump remains sharp, despite Democratic attempts to bury him in legal quicksand.
Trump vs. Biden Administration Accomplishments
| Trump Administration | Biden Administration |
|---|---|
| Affordable healthcare options | Disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal |
| Border fortification | Surge in crime due to lax immigration policies |
| Historic Middle East peace deals | Struggling to rebut anti-Israel rhetoric |
The Department of Justice, that beacon of clarity (and if you believe that, I’ve got a bridge to sell you), has yet to respond to Gaetz’s letter. Given that the DOJ couldn’t even find a solid case to convict Trump earlier, it’s baffling what they hope to achieve now. Perhaps they should focus on actual problems, like the one they’ve created at the southern border.
Let’s play a little comparison game. Remember how the Trump administration churned out wins like affordable healthcare options and stronger borders? Now look at the Biden-Harris administration stumbling at every turn—from the Afghanistan fiasco to rising crime rates tied to their relaxed stance on illegal immigration. While Trump’s team brokered historic peace deals in the Middle East, Biden’s crew can’t even effectively counter anti-Israel sentiment.
Meanwhile, Kamala Harris might treat us to another linguistic gymnastics routine, reminiscent of her famous circular musings on ‘the significance of the passage of time.’ The only thing passing here is our patience with an administration that bends logic like a pretzel using the legal system as a weapon against their opponents, GOP and Independents alike.
Gaetz’s recent move isn’t just for show; it’s a much-needed pushback against the Department of Justice’s questionable actions. Keep your eyes peeled, because this story is bound to get spicy.
