"Trump Special Counsel Investigations Exceed $9 Million in Costs"
Special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump, including efforts to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling of classified records, have cost over $9 million in the first five months. The expenditure statements reveal that the investigations directly cost $5.4 million, with additional expenses for personnel compensation, contractual services, and investigative matters. Smith's team is also investigating the events surrounding the January 6 Capitol attack and efforts to overturn the election. The disclosure also includes information on the investigations of special counsel Robert Hur and former special counsel John Durham.