Elise Stefanik, a close ally of former President Donald Trump and a potential vice-presidential contender, has filed a complaint against special counsel Jack Smith accusing him of election interference. This is one of several complaints she has filed in support of Trump in various legal cases he faces. In December, she filed a complaint against US District Court Judge Beryl Howell and earlier this year against New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Stefanik, known for her fundraising prowess within the Republican Party, has emerged as one of Trump’s strongest allies. Her latest complaint calls for an ethics investigation into Smith and echoes Trump’s claims that the cases brought by the Department of Justice are politically motivated. Stefanik alleges that Smith has abused federal government resources to interfere with the 2024 presidential election. She accuses Smith of trying to accelerate the prosecution of Trump for the purpose of influencing the upcoming election.
The complaint comes ahead of a donor retreat in Florida where Stefanik and other potential vice-presidential candidates will be featured as special guests. Trump often consults with allies and donors about potential candidates, seeking their opinions and feedback. The ongoing support from Stefanik and others shows the continued loyalty to Trump within the Republican Party.