Justice Department's Financial Outlay on Trump Investigations Reaches Nearly $24 Million
The Justice Department has incurred nearly $24 million in expenses related to investigations and prosecutions involving former President Donald Trump and his associates. A recent report from special counsel Jack Smith’s office indicated $7.4 million spent from April to September 2023, while other DOJ entities added another $7.3 million in support. Smith is pursuing two criminal cases against Trump: one concerning attempts to overturn the 2020 election and another related to classified documents. Comparatively, other special counsels have spent less on their investigations, with Robert Mueller's probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election being the most costly at nearly $32 million. Additionally, there have been other investigations into President Biden’s handling of classified documents and Hunter Biden, with varied financial expenditures.
What is the total amount spent by the Justice Department on Trump-related cases?
Nearly $24 million has been spent on investigating and prosecuting former President Trump and his allies.
Who is Jack Smith and what is his role?
Jack Smith is the special counsel overseeing investigations into Trump, including criminal cases related to the 2020 election and classified documents.
How does Smith's spending compare to other special counsels?
Smith's expenditures are more than those of special counsels Robert Hur and David Weiss but lower than the nearly $32 million spent by Robert Mueller on his investigation.