The congressional committee investigating the January 6th insurrection and its causes has capped off its work by recommending the Department of Justice pursue multiple criminal charges against former President Donald Trump and his associates. That puts the ball squarely in the justice department’s court; special counsel Jack Smith will ultimately decide if charges are filed.
Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. tells NJ Spotlight News he expects the DOJ will act deliberately, but he said he worries the committee’s referrals will only further politicize any charges filed.
