Special prosecutor Jack Smith addresses reporters in August 2023, after his grand jury issued more indictments of former president Donald Trump. (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post) By Maegan Vazquez and Meryl Kornfield

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel said Saturday it is taking the unusual step of investigating Jack Smith, the former Justice Department official who oversaw two federal prosecutions of Donald Trump, for potentially violating the law barring federal officials from political activity. Subscribe for unlimited access to The Post You can cancel anytime. Subscribe

The independent agency tasked with overseeing investigations into partisan influence and coercion confirmed its investigation of Smith over potential Hatch Act violations.

The Hatch Act prohibits most federal

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