Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a federal court to grant an emergency motion to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice from destroying records related to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith. This request follows Paxton's filing of a Freedom of Information Act request on November 8, seeking documents about what he describes as an unconstitutional investigation by Smith.
Paxton has also initiated legal action against the DOJ to ensure these documents are preserved. His actions come after images emerged showing a paper shredding truck outside DOJ headquarters, raising concerns about potential destruction of relevant records.
The court filing states: “This Court has the authority to protect public trust by ensuring transparency. Jack Smith’s investigation was a political and legal abomination; the public must be able to learn what actually happened. And Jack Smith’s team must not be permitted to avoid accountability.”
Attorney General Paxton emphasized his commitment to transparency and accountability, stating: “The American people demand transparency and I will do everything in my power to hold the Biden Administration accountable for weaponizing the justice system to interfere with President Trump’s re-election campaign.” He further asserted that "The Department of Justice must preserve all records detailing their perverse, baseless and un-American lawfare against President Trump."