The phrase comparable complexity probably also applies to

the time to indict.

Obviously difficult to remember now what we knew and when we knew it so I dont remember waht eveidence became public when that triggered the appointment. Cerainly many on the left have criticized Garland over this matter and others. Smith actually moved pretty quickly once appointed. He was named in November 22 and I think the indciitments in the Mar A Lago case came in June. The 1/6 indictments I think came on August 1. For a wide ranging conspriacy where people are not volunteering evidence that time frame isnt bad.

What I had not considered before now is whether the 1/6 case ever gets brought if Trump does not screw around with the documents.