Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Donald Trump that resulted in two indictments. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that Smith would appear before the panel on January 22. Smith had already given closed-door testimony, where he stated that the January 6, 2021 riot at the Capitol 'does not happen' without Trump. His investigations centered around Trump’s handling of classified documents and his attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, both of which led to indictments that were paused after Trump’s November 2024 election victory. Smith's lawyer, Lanny Breuer, emphasized Smith's readiness to address the inquiries publicly about Trump's alleged unlawful actions.
Jack Smith Set to Testify on Trump Investigations Next Week
Jack Smith Set to Testify on Trump Investigations Next Week
Former special counsel Jack Smith will publicly testify about his probes into Trump's actions related to the 2020 election and classified documents on January 22.
In a significant development, former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith is scheduled to testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump's conduct surrounding the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents. This follows a closed-door session where Smith indicated that the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, was linked to Trump's actions. Although Trump has criticized the DOJ's actions as politically motivated, Smith is eager to discuss his findings with lawmakers.
