Hawley Says Jack Smith Violated the Law, the Constitution — ‘This Guy Ought to Be Prosecuted’

In this Breitbart article, Sen. Josh Hawley stated that Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the law and the Constitution in his investigations, declaring that Smith “ought to be prosecuted.”

• Hawley argued Smith’s actions represented a gross abuse of power and weaponization of the justice system against political opponents.
• The Missouri senator highlighted constitutional violations in Smith’s pursuit of cases lacking proper authority and impartiality.
• Hawley’s comments reflect growing Republican calls for accountability against officials involved in lawfare during the Biden era.
• The remarks underscore demands for investigations into the deep state’s role in targeting Trump and conservatives.
• Critics of Smith’s tenure point to repeated overreach and dismissal of cases as evidence of politically motivated prosecution.
• Hawley’s statement amplifies pressure on the Trump administration and DOJ to pursue justice against those who abused their positions.

Read the full story:
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2026/07/16/hawley-says-jack-smith-violated-the-law-the-constitution-this-guy-ought-to-be-prosecuted/