Trump claims he would fire Jack Smith in 'two seconds' if elected next month

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he would use his presidential powers to fire special counsel Jack Smith if he is elected back to the Oval Office next month.

Smith, who has not been confirmed by the Senate but was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland, has been leading two investigations into the former president, including a classified documents case and a probe into Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The classified documents case has been dismissed but Smith is appealing the dismissal.

The former president was asked whether he would pardon himself, or if he would fire Smith, if he wins next month's election. Trump chose the latter.

“Oh, it’s so easy,” Trump told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. “I would fire him within two seconds. He’ll be one of the first things addressed."

Trump also commented that he does not think Democrats would impeach him if he does fire Smith, if they retake the House next month. 

If Trump does win the election, he would have the power to replace Garland with his own choice, who could thereby drop the charges against him, according to CNN.

The comment is in line with his previous statements on the special counsel, when he told Breitbart in July that he would not "keep" Smith.

“I wouldn’t keep him,” Trump said when asked if he would fire Smith. “Jack Smith? Why would I keep him?”

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.