By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Special Counsel Jack Smith, during a hearing before a Republican-led congressional committee, asserted that President Trump’s actions in the 2020 election conspiracy and classified documents cases clearly violated the law. Smith presented evidence demonstrating Trump’s criminal activity, emphasizing that his investigation was based solely on facts and not political motivations. Despite facing criticism from Republican lawmakers, Smith defended his pursuit of the cases, specifically highlighting Trump’s role in the January 6th attack and the mishandling of classified documents. Although indictments were won in both cases, the cases were abandoned due to existing legal opinions.
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The weight of Jack Smith’s assessment, labeling Trump as “the person most responsible” for the events of January 6th and accusing him of breaking the law, is something that’s difficult to ignore. It’s a stark pronouncement, a direct indictment of actions that shook the very foundations of American democracy. It’s truly amazing that even with such clear-cut statements, a significant portion of Congress, and the public, continues to downplay the severity of the day, as if it were a minor issue. It’s almost as if they’re stuck in a loop, repeating the same lines about a “harmless pep rally” despite the undeniable evidence that’s been presented.
The insistence on this narrative is troubling, especially when considering the sheer volume of evidence that has emerged. Multiple indictments don’t happen by accident; they’re the result of painstaking investigations that uncover serious wrongdoing. Yet, the same arguments used to discredit the January 6th committee continue to be thrown around. It’s hard to understand the logic behind these arguments. It’s clear that the actions of that day were a direct result of Trump’s incitement, his weeks of spreading falsehoods about the election, and his continuous efforts to undermine faith in the democratic process. It’s not a surprise. He sowed the seeds of distrust and anger, and then seemed shocked when the harvest was a violent attack on the Capitol.
Looking back, it’s frustrating to see that so many didn’t recognize the inherent danger of Trump’s rhetoric and actions. Smith’s assessment merely confirms what many already knew: Trump broke the law. The real question that should be asked is why so many people chose not to see it, or why they actively defended him despite overwhelming evidence. It’s a sad state of affairs when one has to state that the commander in chief had a duty that he neglected. His inaction, when he should have acted, is a problem. The fact that the entire Republican argument seems to lean on questions of Smith’s authority, rather than the facts of the case, is incredibly telling.
The situation seems to be one where people refuse to acknowledge what they saw with their own eyes. It’s as though decorum, or political maneuvering, has become more important than upholding the rule of law. One must ask if the fact that the media isn’t examining this matter is the problem. Police officers died as a direct result of Trump’s actions. Anyone who minimizes what happened on January 6th clearly lacks a sense of moral compass. This is an unprecedented event that has been denied and covered up. Some appear to believe that if Trump was held accountable, it would trigger a civil war.
It is absolutely incredible that such denial and distortion persist, despite the clear and overwhelming evidence. The attempt to downplay or dismiss the events is just another way for individuals to protect themselves. There was a brief period when the truth seemed to shine through and the entire country was on the same page. Then, the brainwashing began, and those who sought to deny the truth came out to defend Trump. It is baffling to witness the lengths some will go to in order to avoid accountability, even to the point of blaming Democrats and Capitol Police for the violence. These people actually believe that the rioters were Democrats acting as provocateurs, framing MAGA supporters.
The level of self-deception required to believe that is astounding. To argue that Trump’s single call for peaceful protest somehow negates everything else he said and did, is a stretch of the imagination. One can only hope that justice will prevail and that Jack Smith’s efforts will be recognized. The fact remains that this is the result of a political divide in the country.