Overview

• Rep. Elise Stefanik has lodged an ethics complaint with the DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility, claiming Jack Smith's actions are tantamount to election interference.
• Stefanik argues that Smith's rush to try Donald Trump before the November election violates long-standing Justice Department guidelines.
• The complaint highlights Smith's alleged breaches, including rushing trial dates and ignoring a district court's stay on proceedings.
• Legal analysts and public figures have responded, debating the potential impact on the election and Smith's adherence to DOJ rules.
• Stefanik's move is seen as part of her alignment with Trump, amid speculation about her being a potential vice-presidential candidate.