Merrick Garland & Jack Smith

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, the former Attorney General, appointed Jack Smith as special counsel in November 2022.

Jack Smith: Jack Smith is the former special counsel being investigated by the Office of Special Counsel for alleged violations of the Hatch Act during his investigations into Donald Trump.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, as Attorney General, has the authority to decide what parts of special counsel reports are made public.

Jack Smith: Jack Smith is the special counsel whose findings on Donald Trump's efforts to undo the 2020 presidential election and handling of classified documents are the subject of the report.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, as former Attorney General, appointed Jack Smith as special counsel to investigate Donald Trump.

Jack Smith: Jack Smith, as Special Counsel, led the investigations into Donald Trump that resulted in the subpoenaing of phone records. His investigative techniques have drawn criticism, though he maintains his office followed legal requirements.

Merrick Garland: Merrick Garland, Biden's attorney general, maintained that decisions were based on facts, evidence, and law, despite accusations of politicization.

Jack Smith: Jack Smith, the special counsel who prosecuted Donald Trump, stated that he followed only the facts, evidence, and law in his decisions.