US News | Jack Smith Defends Trump Probe as GOP Alleges 'Election Interference' in Heated Hearing

Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before a House committee on the fifth anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riots to defend his federal investigations into former President Donald Trump. Smith addressed Republican allegations of political bias, asserting his thirty-year career as an apolitical public servant and rejecting claims that he acted as a 'Biden Prosecutor.' He maintained that his team followed the law and facts, uncovering evidence that Trump understood his election fraud claims were false and bore responsibility for the insurrection. The hearing focused on the legality of Smith’s appointment, the cost of the investigations, and the use of confidential human sources. Republican lawmakers, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, questioned the subpoenaing of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s toll records, labeling it a violation of the Speech or Debate Clause. Smith countered that these were non-content records obtained via Department of Justice policy to protect witnesses and prevent obstruction of justice. While Democratic members defended Smith’s integrity, the Special Counsel addressed the dismissal of charges against Trump, noting the decision followed Office of Legal Counsel policy regarding sitting presidents. Smith also commented on a new White House website, characterizing its narrative of the Capitol riots as an attempt to rewrite history. He concluded that his team remained prepared to prove the cases beyond a reasonable doubt before the change in administration.

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