URGENT: Rule of Law Under Siege as Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Issues Dire Warning

BREAKING NEWS Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Warns Rule of Law Under Siege Washington D.C., September 25, 2025 - In a dire warning, former special counsel Jack Smith has stated that the rule of law is "under attack" like never before in his lifetime. Smith made these comments on September 16 at George Mason University. Smith's remarks come after he left the Justice Department and amid growing concerns about the dismissals of career public servants and the loss of credibility suffered by the DOJ this year. The former special counsel built two criminal cases against President Trump during his tenure. The immediate impact of Smith's warning is unclear, but it has sparked widespread concern among legal experts and officials. This development comes as the Justice Department continues to navigate a complex web of investigations and controversies. Background context: Jack Smith served as special counsel from November 2022 until his departure in August 2023. During his tenure, he built two criminal cases against President Trump, including one related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. Current status: The Justice Department has not commented on Smith's warning or its implications for ongoing investigations and operations. It is unclear what actions the department will take next. This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*