JUST IN: Gaetz Announces Bill To Defund Jack Smith’s Investigation Into Trump

During Tuesday’s political show on Rumble, Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) made waves by announcing his intent to introduce legislation aimed at defunding the ongoing investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith into former President Donald Trump.

Gaetz’s decision was motivated by concerns over what he perceived as targeted attacks on Trump’s candidacy and the alleged interference in the electoral process. During the segment of his statement, Gaetz shared his rationale behind the proposed bill.

Gaetz emphasized the pattern of indictments against Trump and questioned their existence if Trump were not a presidential candidate. He asked, “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?”

Gaetz called for immediate action to defund the investigation, stressing that waiting for the appropriations process or other bureaucratic procedures would be inadequate. “They are attacking our democracy and engaging in election interference right now. And if the United States Congress does not have the capability to stop that election interference, then what is all the flowery oratory about preserving the republic?”

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Gaetz outlined his plan to introduce legislation as a standalone bill in the House of Representatives to defund the Jack Smith investigation. He criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation and the Department of Justice’s non-responsiveness to his requests for information.

Gaetz also highlighted the importance of understanding the composition of Smith’s team, stating, “You remember how the understanding of the composition of the Mueller team informed on how we saw a lot of that evidence and a lot of that legal analysis? They had a team of vicious Democrats.”

Furthermore, Gaetz voiced concerns about potential political biases within Smith’s team and their connections to individuals with vested interests in preserving power in Washington, D.C. Gaetz sought to expose any potential conflicts of interest, stating, “You ought to be able to evaluate where they’ve made political donations, where they’ve been political appointees, what their connections are to people who have skin in the game to preserve their power in Washington, D.C.”

Despite acknowledging the challenges of passing the legislation, Gaetz expressed hope that his fellow members of Congress would support his bill. He joked that Joe Biden’s signature and Senator Chuck Schumer’s endorsement were unlikely but urged fellow lawmakers to take a stance. Gaetz vowed to utilize 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 would introduce a bill in the House of Representatives, outlining provisions to defund the investigation.

The bill would then 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. Gaetz’s bill would likely face many challenges and uncertainties.