The Office of the Special Counsel has launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated President Trump before he returned to office, for alleged illegal political activity.

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an independent federal agency, is investigating former special counsel Jack Smith for alleged political violations of the Hatch Act

President Trump and his allies have — without offering evidence — accused Smith of violating the Hatch Act, a federal law that bans certain public officials from engaging in political activity.