In a bold move against the deep state, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has announced his intention to introduce legislation aimed at defunding the partisan witch hunt against former President Donald Trump. The ongoing investigation, led by special counsel Jack Smith, has long been criticized for its political bias and lack of transparency.
BREAKING: I will be introducing legislation to DEFUND Jack Smith’s witch hunt against President Trump.
They are attacking our democracy and engaging in election interference right now.
The United States Congress has the capability to stop this election interference, and we must… pic.twitter.com/g8ZAc4PAyb
— Rep. Matt Gaetz (@RepMattGaetz) July 18, 2023
Gaetz’s decision was motivated by grave concerns over the targeted attacks on Trump’s candidacy and the alleged interference in the electoral process. The pattern of indictments against the former president raises serious questions about the integrity of the investigation. Is there a single American who believes that Donald Trump would be getting indicted over these things if he were not running for president again and if he were not the leading contender for president again?
The investigation is nothing more than an attack on our democracy and a blatant case of election interference. The United States Congress must act urgently to stop this flagrant abuse of power by the Smith investigation. Waiting for the appropriations process or other bureaucratic procedures would be totally inadequate. If Congress does not have the capability to stop that election interference, then what hope is there for our republic?
Gaetz is introducing legislation as a standalone bill in the House of Representatives to defund the Jack Smith investigation. The lack of transparency surrounding the investigation is deeply troubling, and the Department of Justice’s non-responsiveness to Gaetz’s requests for information only confirms the political bias at the heart of this partisan attack.
Gaetz has also raised concerns about potential political biases within Smith’s team and their connections to individuals with vested interests in preserving power in Washington, D.C. The fact that the Mueller team was staffed by vicious Democrats underscores the importance of understanding the composition of Smith’s team in order to evaluate any potential conflicts of interest. Americans have the right to know where they’ve made political donations, where they’ve been political appointees, and what their connections are to people who have skin in the game to preserve their power in Washington, D.C.
Passing the legislation will not be easy, but Gaetz is no stranger to standing up for what is right. Joe Biden’s signature and Senator Chuck Schumer’s endorsement may be unlikely, but that won’t stop Gaetz from utilizing every available avenue, including incorporating the bill into must-pass legislation, to defund the investigation.
The defunding process for an investigation like the one led by special counsel Jack Smith into former President Donald Trump involves several key steps within the legislative framework. Gaetz’s bill would go through committee consideration, where it would be reviewed, potentially amended, and subject to a committee vote. If it passes the committee stage, the bill proceeds to the full House for floor debate and vote. If approved, it moves to the Senate for a similar process. Any differences between the House and Senate versions may require reconciliation through a conference committee.
Ultimately, the bill would be sent to the President for consideration, who can sign it into law or veto it. In the case of a veto, Congress may attempt to override it with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers. Americans must stand up to the political bias of the deep state and demand an end to this witch hunt against our democracy.
