In attempting to assert that Smith went over the line in his investigation of Trump, Hawley said Smith went through Melania Trump’s “personal drawers.”
But Smith was appointed special counsel months after the Aug. 8, 2022, FBI search of Mar-a-Lago in connection with the classified documents scandal.
“He was trying to get his hands on everything related to Donald Trump,” Hawley told host Sean Hannity. “He read all of Trump’s phones. He read all of Trump’s documents. Let’s not forget, he went through Melania Trump’s personal drawers, clothing, items very personal to her. I mean, this is ridiculous, just ridiculous. This guy was totally out of control. And I hope he’s held accountable for it.”