Hillary Clinton recently addressed the controversy surrounding a U.S. Department of Justice filing against former President Donald Trump, highlighting what she says are key differences from a similar investigation that targeted her.

Speaking on CNN, Clinton compared the DOJ's pursuit of Trump to the 2016 probe into her emails, suggesting the circumstances surrounding these legal proceedings are distinct, and she alleged that the former president's case implicates far more serious concerns, as Newsweek reports.

On Saturday morning, Clinton spoke with CNN's Michael Smerconish and discussed the filing by DOJ special counsel, Jack Smith.

Clinton provided her perspective on how this case against Trump diverges from the one she faced during her campaign for the presidency in 2016. She stated, "I think the situation is completely different."

Trump Faces Several Legal Challenges

The backdrop for these recent comments comes amid a months-long legal saga involving Trump, stemming from the fallout of the 2020 election and the Capitol unrest of Jan. 6, 2021.

Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, faces four felony counts in Washington, D.C. These charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.

The current legal action was initiated after a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled on the immunity of former presidents. On July 1, the Supreme Court decided that ex-presidents have immunity for their official acts but do not have protection for private actions performed while in office.

Legal Proceedings and Political Impact

Smith's assertions released on Wednesday indicate his belief that Trump's alleged offenses after the 2020 presidential election are considered to be personal acts.

This filing was partially unsealed by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan last week and comes close to a month before the upcoming presidential election.

Clinton also remarked on the timing of the DOJ's actions, stating, "This is in the context of an ongoing criminal procedure that the special counsel has brought against Donald Trump many, many months before the run-up to the election."

Additionally, she emphasized, "There's no violation of Department of Justice laws and regulations, as I understand them, in filing a further explanation of the charges in an ongoing case."

Comparisons to the 2016 Election Investigation

In contrast, in 2016, then-FBI Director James Comey reopened the investigation into Clinton's emails just 11 days before the presidential election. Clinton has previously expressed her belief that this development contributed to her electoral defeat and was an unfair violation of DOJ regulations.

The case against Trump, meanwhile, continues with pre-trial proceedings and is set to extend beyond the November election. Trump has been given until Nov. 7 by Judge Chutkan to respond to Smith's updated filing.

Reactions and Political Rhetoric

The public discourse around these events involves sharp criticisms and fervent defenses. Hillary Clinton's comments on the recent developments were met with disparagement from Trump's communication director, Steven Cheung, who criticized her media appearance.

Meanwhile, Trump has taken to social media to rebuff the charges brought against him. Via his platform on Truth Social, he labeled the briefing as "Unconstitutional" and denounced it as a strategy by the "Harris-Biden regime" to interfere with the forthcoming election.

Ongoing Legal Developments

Smith's updated and lengthy brief was submitted following the Supreme Court's ruling, which affected the legal landscape for former presidents. Recent adaptations to the indictment have been made with some specific allegations against Trump having been removed by the grand jury.

As Clinton and Trump both focus on defending their positions and critiquing the actions of their opponents, the political ramifications of these ongoing cases continue to unfold.

Observers closely watch how these legal challenges will impact the current political climate and the approaching presidential election.