Some conservative lawyers have said Smith is not able to bring forth criminal charges against a former president as a private citizen, given that Smith has not been confirmed by the Senate.
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Judge Aileen M. Cannon who is overseeing former President Trump’s criminal case over allegedly mishandling classified documents after his term in the White House set a hearing for June 21 over the legality of special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment.
Some conservative lawyers have argued that Smith is not able to bring forth criminal charges against a former president as a private citizen, given that Smith has not been confirmed by the Senate.
