Payam Javan: Recent reports have revealed that Special Counsel Jack Smith has expended nearly $24 million in his investigation into former President Donald Trump. Smith was tasked with probing Trump’s alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol protests and the mishandling of classified documents. The substantial financial outlay has drawn attention and criticism as details of the expenditures have been scrutinized by various media outlets and political commentators.

On Monday, a significant development unfolded as Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case concerning the mishandling of documents against Trump. The judge ruled that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was improper and illegal, delivering a major legal victory for Trump. According to court documents, the ruling hinged on violations of the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, with Judge Cannon stating that Smith’s appointment and the funding mechanism for his investigation were unconstitutional. This decision has effectively ended the proceedings based on these grounds, although the broader implications of the funding violation were not addressed.

In the aftermath of the dismissal, the expenditure details have sparked further debate. Co-founder of the American Tribune, Jason Robertson, highlighted the nearly $24 million spent on the investigation in a social media post, expressing shock over the allocation of resources. Judge Cannon’s nearly 90-page ruling concluded with the dismissal of the superseding indictment and the closure of the case. However, legal experts predict that the ruling will likely be appealed, which could potentially overturn the decision. For now, Trump can shift his focus to other pressing issues, including his security concerns and the upcoming Republican National Convention.