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After a former prosecutor was charged with stealing documents, GOP figures use the isolated crime to smear Special Counsel Jack Smith and the broader investigation, stoking conspiracy claims that the justice system is hopelessly biased against Trump.

20 gov accounts · 34 gov posts First seen: May 20, 2026 at 19:17 UTC Smith · Jack Smith · Jack · Prosecutor · Documents · Stealing

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After a former prosecutor was charged with stealing documents, GOP figures use the isolated crime to smear Special Counsel Jack Smith and the broader investigation, stoking conspiracy claims that the justice system is hopelessly biased against Trump.

Original talking point · 20 gov accounts
Closest echo 70%

Trump probe prosecutor indicted for smuggling secret documents. A federal prosecutor who worked on Jack Smith's Trump probe was indicted for allegedly smuggling secret documents

News · AOL · 1d after origin · source →
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DOJ charges ex-prosecutor with stealing Trump documents case report prepared by Jack Smith. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger allegedy emailed herself a copy of Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal case

News · CNBC · 21h after origin · source →

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News AOL 4mo ago 70%

Trump probe prosecutor indicted for smuggling secret documents. A federal prosecutor who worked on Jack Smith's Trump probe was indicted for allegedly smuggling secret documents

News The Economic Times 4mo ago 69%

Classified files from Jack Smith's probe into Trump leaked? Ex-DOJ attorney indicted, FBI in action. Explosive new developments rock Special Counsel Jack Smith's Trump investigation after former DOJ attorney Carmen Lineberger was indicted over the alleged leak of classified files tied to the now-dismissed documents probe

News fox7austin.com 4mo ago 67%

Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump

News fox4news.com 4mo ago 67%

Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump

News fox26houston.com 4mo ago 67%

Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump

News foxwilmington.com 4mo ago 67%

Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump

News AOL 4mo ago 60%

DOJ charges prosecutor with trying to steal report on Trump's classified docs case. The Department of Justice on Wednesday charged a longtime federal prosecutor with attempting to steal a sealed report prepared by then-special counsel Jack Smith on President Donald Trump's alleged retention of classified documents

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 59%

If jack smith took that information and did not report it He is just as guilty

News The Washington Post 4mo ago 59%

Prosecutor charged with stealing Jack Smith's sealed report on Trump classified-documents case. The Justice Department announced charges Wednesday against a former federal prosecutor in Florida accused of stealing a copy of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his investigation into President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents,

News NBC News 4mo ago 58%

Former prosecutor emailed herself the unreleased Jack Smith report, DOJ alleges. A former federal prosecutor was indicted on charges she emailed herself confidential files from special counsel Jack Smith's investigation of allegations that President Donald Trump mishandled classified documents,

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 58%

Donald Trump's defense team argued that he possessed a standing order declassifying documents moved from the Oval Office to his residence, while also claiming that the FBI planted evidence. Legally and practically, these two claims directly contradict each other...

News hotair.com 4mo ago 58%

Swampy : Former DOJ Attorney Charged with Stealing Confidential Trump Investigation Documents

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 58%

If jack smith took that information and did not report it He is just as guilty

News yahoo.com 4mo ago 58%

Former prosecutor emailed herself the unreleased Jack Smith report , DOJ alleges

News nbcnews.com 4mo ago 58%

Former prosecutor emailed herself the unreleased Jack Smith report , DOJ alleges

News The Economic Times 4mo ago 58%

Classified files from Jack Smith's probe into Trump LEAKED? Ex-DOJ Attorney INDICTED, FBI in action. Explosive new developments rock Special Counsel Jack Smith's Trump investigation after former DOJ attorney Carmen Lineberger was indicted over the alleged leak of classified files tied to the now-dismissed documents probe

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 58%

The charges and a Justice Department press release don’t make any claims about why Lineberger moved the documents to her private emails. The indictment also doesn’t provide details of what, besides the report, was in emails and documents she moved to personal accounts. It doesn't seem too serious though since she was released on her own recognizance without bail. I'm just curious why the government doesn't want Jack Smith's report made public. I think people have the right to know if he had a case against Trump and what the evidence was. Seems like Trump's DOJ are involved in another coverup.

News thefederalist.com 4mo ago 58%

Prosecutor Involved In Trump Case Indicted For Stealing Records

News International Business Times 4mo ago 57%

Ex-DOJ Prosecutor Charged With Stealing Jack Smith Report On Trump Case. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, who worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida, has been charged with theft of government property and concealment of government records

News CNBC 4mo ago 57%

DOJ charges ex-prosecutor with stealing Trump documents case report prepared by Jack Smith. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger allegedy emailed herself a copy of Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal case

News The Western Journal 4mo ago 57%

Former Jack Smith prosecutor charged with mishandling docs tied to Biden probe of Trump. A former U.S. attorney faces charges in Florida for allegedly stealing records related to the Biden administration's probe of President Donald Trump over his own handling of sensitive documents. Carmen Lineberger illegally kept Department of Justice (DOJ) materials related to former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Florida case against Trump for herself,

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 57%

I wonder which ex-model or Fox News host will be arguing the DOJ case

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 57%

How about arresting Jack Smith!!!

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 57%

If jack smith took that information and did not report it He is just as guilty

News The Palm Beach Post 4mo ago 57%

Trump probe prosecutor indicted for smuggling secret documents. A federal prosecutor who worked on Jack Smith's Trump probe was indicted for allegedly smuggling secret documents

News Fox News 4mo ago 56%

Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump. A former DOJ prosecutor was charged with allegedly emailing confidential records from Jack Smith's Trump investigation to her personal accounts

News Washington Examiner 4mo ago 56%

Former prosecutor charged for disguising sealed Jack Smith report as cake recipe. A former federal prosecutor in Florida has been indicted on charges that she secretly emailed herself sealed Justice Department records tied to former special counsel Jack Smith's classified documents investigation into President Donald Trump,

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 56%

The charges and a Justice Department press release don’t make any claims about why Lineberger moved the documents to her private emails. The indictment also doesn’t provide details of what, besides the report, was in emails and documents she moved to personal accounts. It doesn't seem too serious though since she was released on her own recognizance without bail. I'm just curious why the government doesn't want Jack Smith's report made public. I think people have the right to know if he had a case against Trump and what the evidence was. Seems like Trump's DOJ are involved in another coverup.

News Independent Journal Review 4mo ago 56%

Former Jack Smith Prosecutor Charged With Mishandling Government Documents. A former U.S. attorney faces charges in Florida for allegedly stealing records related to the Biden administration's probe of President

News Maryland Daily Record 56%

Former DOJ lawyer charged with theft of unreleased report on Trump documents case. Former DOJ attorney charged with stealing unreleased volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump classified

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 55%

I assure you , Mr Smith welcomes the charges and opportunity to question his accusers

News Las Vegas Sun 4mo ago 55%

Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe. A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account,

News foxnews.com 4mo ago 54%

Former DOJ prosecutor charged with emailing Jack Smith report to herself

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 54%

How about arresting Jack Smith!!!

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 54%

The charges and a Justice Department press release don’t make any claims about why Lineberger moved the documents to her private emails. The indictment also doesn’t provide details of what, besides the report, was in emails and documents she moved to personal accounts. It doesn't seem too serious though since she was released on her own recognizance without bail. I'm just curious why the government doesn't want Jack Smith's report made public. I think people have the right to know if he had a case against Trump and what the evidence was. Seems like Trump's DOJ are involved in another coverup.

News The Washington Times 4mo ago 54%

DOJ lawyer stole Jack Smith's Trump report, feds charge. A senior Justice Department prosecutor was charged Wednesday with sending herself a copy of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on President Trump, defying court orders that the document be kept under tight control

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 54%

I assure you , Mr Smith welcomes the charges and opportunity to question his accusers

News worldtribune.com 4mo ago 54%

DOJ indicts federal prosecutor who emailed herself key documents on Trump disguised as cake recipes

News politicalwire.com 4mo ago 54%

Prosecutor Charged With Stealing Sealed Report

News Pioneer Press 4mo ago 53%

Ex-prosecutor charged with sending herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe. A former federal prosecutor in Miami is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent to her personal email account a report that a judge had ordered to be kept secret detailing Jack Smith's investigation into President Donald Trump's hoarding of classified documents,

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 53%

I wonder which ex-model or Fox News host will be arguing the DOJ case

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 53%

I wonder which ex-model or Fox News host will be arguing the DOJ case

News Politico 4mo ago 53%

Former federal prosecutor indicted for stealing copies of unreleased Jack Smith report. Carmen Lineberger is accused of sending the report to her private email accounts, in violation of Judge Aileen Cannon's order

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 53%

Well, as Jack Smith was not in any legally authorized position, this is a civil case at best.

News legalinsurrection.com 4mo ago 52%

Former DOJ Attorney on Jack Smith Mar - a - Lago Team Charged With Stealing Sealed Report

Facebook KennethM_56 52%

WHATS the reason JACK SMITH is not facing jail time yet ??

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 52%

If jack smith took that information and did not report it He is just as guilty

News Dagens.com 4mo ago 52%

Ex-prosecutor busts secret Trump report on crime investigation out of DOJ using fake cake recipes. Handling sensitive government files requires strict protocols and massive security clearances

Facebook Facebook user 4mo ago 52%

If jack smith took that information and did not report it He is just as guilty

News CNBC 4mo ago 52%

DOJ charges ex-prosecutor with stealing Trump documents case report prepared by Jack Smith. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger allegedy emailed herself a copy of Volume II of special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's criminal case

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