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  • The Accountability That Republicans Still Refuse to Face

    Former special counsel Jack Smith delivered a blunt truth

    Blue Press Journal (DC) – For years, congressional Republicans have twisted themselves into knots to defend Donald Trump from any semblance of accountability. They’ve dismissed investigations as “witch hunts,” undermined the justice system, and painted Trump as a victim of political persecution. But this week on Capitol Hill, former special counsel Jack Smith delivered a blunt truth that slices through the endless spin: Donald Trump is facing criminal charges because of Donald Trump — and no one else. 

    Smith, in testimony before lawmakers, made clear that the decision to indict was his, but the evidence was Trump’s own doing. “The basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions,” Smith explained. He laid out, point by damning point, the proof his team had gathered: beyond a reasonable doubt, Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and block the lawful transfer of power. And not just in the abstract — in the chaos of January 6, the violence at the Capitol became another tool in Trump’s hands. Smith revealed that Trump and his associates sought to exploit that violence, calling members of Congress to pressure them into delaying the certification of Joe Biden’s victory. 

    These weren’t just bad decisions or political miscalculations; they were deliberate acts, taken with full knowledge of their consequences. Smith also detailed Trump’s willful retention of highly classified documents after leaving office. These weren’t locked away in a secure facility — they were stashed at his Mar-a-Lago social club, including in a bathroom and a ballroom where events were held. The image is almost surreal: national security secrets sitting a few feet away from the clink of champagne glasses and the hum of party chatter. 

    Yet, despite this mountain of evidence, congressional Republicans continue to shield Trump. They have attacked prosecutors, minimized the seriousness of the charges, and, in some cases, openly pledged to dismantle the very institutions tasked with enforcing the law. Their loyalty is not to the Constitution, nor to the peaceful transfer of power, but to a man who sought to break both. 

    Smith’s testimony strips away the excuses. No deep-state plot forced Trump to incite an insurrection. No partisan vendetta compelled him to hide classified documents in a bathroom. These were his choices, his actions, his responsibility. The tragedy — and danger — is that a major political party remains committed to helping him escape the consequences.

  • Trump went full criminal mastermind … Smith has the proof!!

    Jack Smith’s final report on his investigation into Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results is a real page-turner, folks. Spoiler alert: it’s not exactly a glowing review for the president-elect.

    Smith wrapped up his probe into Trump’s alleged election shenanigans in November, right after Trump managed to outdo Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 vote. Talk about timing. Unfortunately for Smith, Justice Department rules prevented him from going after a sitting president, so he had to pack up his detective hat and call it quits last Friday.

    But fear not, dear readers, because Smith didn’t leave empty-handed. His 174-page report is chock-full of juicy details about Trump’s desperate attempts to cling to power after losing to Joe Biden. According to Smith, Trump went full criminal mastermind, trying to strong-arm state officials, cook up fake electors, and even pressure his own VP, Mike Pence, into doing his bidding. Classic Trump move, am I right?

    And just when you thought things couldn’t get any more dramatic, the president-elect swoops in to dismiss Smith’s findings as “fake news” on social media. Oh, the irony.

    In a nutshell, if Trump hadn’t lucked out in the election, he would have been in hot water with the law for trying to mess with the results. But hey, at least we got a good read out of it, right?

  • Judge Cannon has blocked the public release of these highly anticipated reports on Jan 6 

    The attempt to downplay the events of January 6th was crucial to Trump’s potential return to power. 

    Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has decided to play the role of gatekeeper for special counsel Jack Smith’s reports on President-elect Donald Trump’s classified documents case and election subversion case. In a move that is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats.

    According to Justice Department rules, special counsels must provide reports detailing their legal conclusions at the conclusion of their investigations. Just as Garland previously made public Special Counsel Robert Hur’s findings on President Biden’s handling of classified information, he will also release Smith’s report on Trump, albeit with necessary redactions.  

    Trump’s insistence on suppressing Smith’s report serves as a stark reminder of his aversion to truthful depictions of January 6th, particularly those supported by sworn testimony from numerous individuals, including former associates. Let’s not forget Trump’s disdain for the House January 6th Committee.

    If we ever hope to restore integrity to American politics, we must confront the reality of January 6th head-on.

    Of course, Trump will continue his efforts to rewrite the narrative of January 6th. He will pardon those involved in storming the Capitol, appoint conspiracy theorists to key positions, and attack anyone who dares to challenge him, from Liz Cheney to Jack Smith. While some of Trump’s more respectable defenders may not openly celebrate January 6th, they will certainly downplay or excuse the events.

    For the sake of truth and democracy, it is imperative that the report be made available to the public. We need honesty and transparency in politics.  It appears Trump is afraid of the truth.

    New York appeals court denies halting Trump’s sentencing in his hush money criminal conviction.