Part 10/13:
Adding to the political drama, former special counsel Jack Smith faces allegations of misconduct. In October, Republican lawmakers formally referred him to the Department of Justice for possible criminal conduct and even disbarment. The accusations stem from Smith's monitoring of U.S. senators’ cell phone records and prosecutorial strategies targeting former President Trump. Senator Marsha Blackburn expressed concerns that Smith's actions, if proven true, violate constitutional protections like the First and Fourth Amendments and threaten the separation of powers.