It was not clear what basis exists to contend that Smith’s investigations were political in nature or that he violated the Hatch Act.

Federal officials have launched an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith who brought two criminal indictments against then-candidate Donald Trump. This comes as President Trump defends his decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after Friday’s jobs report was released.

The Office of the Special Counsel has launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated President Trump before he returned to office, for alleged illegal political activity.