The judge overseeing the case involving former President Donald Trump's classified documents in Florida is scheduled to conduct a hearing on Friday to address the legitimacy of Jack Smith serving as a special prosecutor in the case.
In December, former Reagan administration Attorney General Edwin Meese submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, contending that Smith's appointment as special counsel was illegal, thus disqualifying him from prosecuting Trump. Attorney General Merrick Garland had appointed Smith to the role while he was a private citizen. Meese argued that the proper procedure would have been for Smith to be chosen by the president, confirmed by the Senate, and operating within the Justice Department as special counsel.
