A former U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel and Green Beret who has become a far-right political operative and activist recorded himself heckling former special counsel Jack Smith on Capitol Hill, following Smith and shouting derogatory names.
Ivan Raiklin, who previously billed himself as Donald Trump's “secretary of retribution” during the campaign, recorded himself hassling Jack Smith for targeting him with a subpoena.
"Jack Smith. Jacka-- Smith," Raiklin says for the camera. "Hey, Jack? Why did you come after me in your subpoenas?"
Raiklin said four subpoenas targeted Save America PAC, Save America Joint Fundraising Committee, MAGA PAC, and Trump MAGA. He claimed Smith wanted to find out of Trump campaign official Chris LaCivita and now Chief of Staff Susie Wiles had communicated with Raiklin
"Sir, you can hear me," Raiklin said, following Smith through the hallways as he ignored Raiklin. "Respond. Jack, why do you think many people out there call you Jacka-- Smith, sir? With all due respect. Sir!"
Raiklin continued shouting at Smith and shouting questions about his January 6th investigation.
"Why do you have to be so ignorant, just like Jamie Raskin, just like Bennie Thompson, just like the entire Pelosi Fedsurrection cover-up committee? Care to respond, Jack? I'm waiting Jack! And so is the rest of America! How about you respond, Jack? The hunters become the hunted, huh? Come on Jack!"
Raiklin previously fantasized about "live-streamed swatting raids" that round up politicians, government officials and journalists.
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Secretary of Retribution Ivan Raiklin! pic.twitter.com/8C08CTUFtb
— Ivan Raiklin (@IvanRaiklin) December 17, 2025