Taxpayers Footing HUGE Security Bill For Jack Smith's Protection

Written By BlabberBuzz | Tuesday, 25 July 2023 12:00 PM
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Taxpayers Footing HUGE Security Bill For Jack Smith's Protection

Special Counsel Jack Smith has taken measures to protect himself and his family after receiving threats from individuals unhappy with the prosecution of former President Donald Trump.

Smith has enlisted the assistance of the United States Marshals Service, and the increased security comes at a significant cost to American taxpayers.

According to the New York Times, security expenses for Smith, his family, and the team of investigators working on the case have reached $1.9 million in the first four months since their appointment in November 2022. The total cost of the investigation during this period amounts to $9.2 million, indicating that the Department of Justice is on track to spend at least $25 million per year on the case.

Former US attorney Timothy J Heaphy commented on the costs, stating that they are relatively low considering the gravity of the charges being investigated.

Trump is facing numerous charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents, some of which were discovered at his Florida residence in August 2022. He currently faces 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information, as well as six additional charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice and withholding a document or record.

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While the charges brought by the Department of Justice fall under the Espionage Act, Trump's legal team has repeatedly cited the Presidential Records Act, which grants presidents the authority to determine which records in their possession are personal and which should be placed in the National Archives.

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Initially, Smith expressed confidence in a "speedy" trial, emphasizing that the same set of laws applies to everyone in the country. However, legal experts have cautioned that the proceedings could be lengthy.

In an attempt to delay the trial and allow for more preparation time, Trump's lawyers requested a start date in November 2024 that would not interfere with the election. Judge Aileen Cannon has since scheduled the trial to begin on May 20, 2024.

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