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Critics, including former federal prosecutors such as Andrew Czajkowski, argue that Smith’s actions appear to be politically motivated rather than rooted in legitimate law enforcement objectives. They suggest that monitoring political opponents' communications is reminiscent of Nixon's Watergate scandal—an abuse of power that led to presidential impeachment.
Czajkowski emphasizes the importance of the legal system's integrity, warning that such monitoring without proper legal justification could undermine public trust and potentially violate constitutional protections against unwarranted searches and surveillance.