Special Counsel Jack Smith is slated to interview Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger this week concerning the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot investigation. This interview marks a significant step in Smith's probe into potential interference with the peaceful transition of power following the 2020 presidential election.

Raffensperger's involvement stems from a controversial phone call with then-President Trump, in which Trump allegedly pressed him to "find" enough votes to overturn the state's election results. The recorded conversation captured Trump's request for 11,780 votes, a figure exceeding Biden's narrow victory margin in Georgia.

While Raffensperger has already provided documents related to the case, this will be his first formal interview with the special counsel. He is expected to remain silent on the details of the call with Trump. This interview coincides with an ongoing investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, examining Trump's alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state. A special grand jury has already suggested potential perjury charges against some witnesses.

Trump's campaign spokesperson, Steven Cheung, maintains that the former president acted lawfully. This investigation occurs alongside the classified documents case against Trump, in which he faces 37 federal felony charges and has pleaded not guilty. This is an unprecedented situation in U.S. history. Furthermore, President Biden is also under investigation by a separate special counsel for his handling of classified documents.