House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks out against the N.Y. v. Trump criminal trial and suggests defunding the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to prevent abuse of authority. He pledges to work on measures to rein in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Trump.
Key Points
House Speaker Mike Johnson supports Trump and criticizes Special Counsel investigations
Suggests defunding the U.S. Office of Special Counsel to prevent abuse of authority
Pledges to work on measures to rein in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations
Pros
Addressing concerns about potential abuse of authority by the Special Counsel
Working towards holding Special Counsel Jack Smith accountable
Cons
Possible impact on the functioning of the U.S. Office of Special Counsel
Criticism from those who believe the Special Counsel's role is necessary