Jack Smith Spent Over $50M Prosecuting Trump Before Cases Collapsed

Jack Smith's office has spent at least $50 million in its unsuccessful prosecution of Donald Trump, according to Newsweek calculations.

Newsweek has repeatedly sought further detail of spending in Smith's office through a Freedom of Information Request and through communication with the federal government's Freedom of Information ombudsman.

The Department of Justice replied last January that there are "unique circumstances" to the request because Smith's office is not officially part of the DOJ, and therefore the Department does not have to reply within Freedom of Information Act time limits.