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Newly released transcripts and videos show that former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6 riot, "does not happen without President Trump." That's from a closed-door hearing earlier this month with the House Judiciary Committee, where lawmakers grilled Smith for eight hours over two criminal investigations... show more

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🚨 Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, in a closed-door House Judiciary Committee hearing: “The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts.” “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power”

🚨 Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, in a closed-door House Judiciary Committee hearing: “The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts.” “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and to prevent the lawful transfer of power”

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Former special counsel Jack Smith told a House committee Thursday that he stands by the decisions he made in that role, "including the decision to bring charges against President Trump." In a hearing focused on Smith's investigations into President Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents and role in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Smith said his investigation developed proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" that Trump had engaged in criminal activity. "If asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether that president was a Democrat or Republican," Smith said. "No one should be above the law in this country," he added. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations, which both led to unprecedented indictments. Both were scuttled once it was clear that Trump would return to the Oval Office; Department of Justice policy prevents prosecution of a sitting president. Republicans and the president have accused Smith of pursuing a politically motivated case against the president. Trump has denied wrongdoing while attacking Smith, calling him a "criminal" who ought to be investigated and "put in prison." Smith defended his investigations in an hourslong closed-door meeting with lawmakers in December, saying he said he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of what his investigations laid out. He's denied accusations of bias.

Former special counsel Jack Smith told a House committee Thursday that he stands by the decisions he made in that role, "including the decision to bring charges against President Trump." In a hearing focused on Smith's investigations into President Donald Trump's mishandling of classified documents and role in efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Smith said his investigation developed proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" that Trump had engaged in criminal activity. "If asked whether to prosecute a former president based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether that president was a Democrat or Republican," Smith said. "No one should be above the law in this country," he added. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations, which both led to unprecedented indictments. Both were scuttled once it was clear that Trump would return to the Oval Office; Department of Justice policy prevents prosecution of a sitting president. Republicans and the president have accused Smith of pursuing a politically motivated case against the president. Trump has denied wrongdoing while attacking Smith, calling him a "criminal" who ought to be investigated and "put in prison." Smith defended his investigations in an hourslong closed-door meeting with lawmakers in December, saying he said he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of what his investigations laid out. He's denied accusations of bias.

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Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee sharply criticized former special counsel Jack Smith over his investigation of President Trump, which produced more than 40 criminal charges that have since been dropped. GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith defended his conduct, saying the law required him to act. Ali Rogin reports.

Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee sharply criticized former special counsel Jack Smith over his investigation of President Trump, which produced more than 40 criminal charges that have since been dropped. GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith defended his conduct, saying the law required him to act. Ali Rogin reports.

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Former Special Counsel Jack Smith makes his argument behind closed doors on Capitol Hill: “The basis for those charges rest entirely with President Trump”

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith makes his argument behind closed doors on Capitol Hill: “The basis for those charges rest entirely with President Trump”

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Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two criminal investigations into President Trump during the Biden administration, testified publicly for the first time Thursday at a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane reports.

Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two criminal investigations into President Trump during the Biden administration, testified publicly for the first time Thursday at a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane reports.

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"He mishandled the very documents he accused President Trump of mishandling." TODAY: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is set to appear behind closed doors on Capitol Hill for a House Judiciary interview about his two investigations into President Trump. | Rep. Jim Jordan

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Jack Smith, the special counsel overseeing the investigation, filed charges against Donald Trump in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Follow our live updates here.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith: “I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including the decision to bring charges against President Trump. Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity.”

Former special counsel Jack Smith: “I stand by my decisions as special counsel, including the decision to bring charges against President Trump. Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity.”

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Former special counsel Jack Smith told a House committee Thursday that he fears Americans now take the idea of “rule of law” for granted, and that its execution depends on "collective commitment." In a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack, Smith said as a public servant in international settings, he has “seen how the rule of law can erode,” adding that many Americans may now take it for granted in the U.S. “The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it. It requires dedicated service on behalf of others, especially when that service is difficult and comes with costs,” Smith said. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations, which both led to unprecedented indictments. Both were scuttled once it was clear that Trump would return to the Oval Office; Department of Justice policy prevents prosecution of a sitting president. Republicans and the president have accused Smith of pursuing a politically motivated case against the president. Trump has denied wrongdoing while attacking Smith, calling him a "criminal" who ought to be investigated and "put in prison." Smith defended his investigations in an hourslong closed-door meeting with lawmakers in December, saying he said he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of what his investigations laid out. He’s denied accusations of bias.

Former special counsel Jack Smith told a House committee Thursday that he fears Americans now take the idea of “rule of law” for granted, and that its execution depends on "collective commitment." In a hearing focused on Smith’s investigations into President Donald Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack, Smith said as a public servant in international settings, he has “seen how the rule of law can erode,” adding that many Americans may now take it for granted in the U.S. “The rule of law is not self-executing. It depends on our collective commitment to apply it. It requires dedicated service on behalf of others, especially when that service is difficult and comes with costs,” Smith said. The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations, which both led to unprecedented indictments. Both were scuttled once it was clear that Trump would return to the Oval Office; Department of Justice policy prevents prosecution of a sitting president. Republicans and the president have accused Smith of pursuing a politically motivated case against the president. Trump has denied wrongdoing while attacking Smith, calling him a "criminal" who ought to be investigated and "put in prison." Smith defended his investigations in an hourslong closed-door meeting with lawmakers in December, saying he said he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of what his investigations laid out. He’s denied accusations of bias.

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Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, said U.S. Capitol leadership – and not President Donald Trump – was to blame for the events of the Jan. 6 insurrection. The congressman directed his remarks to the Capitol police officers and other law enforcement member in attendance for Thursday’s hearing on former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. “I can tell you, gentlemen, that the fault does not lie with Donald Trump,” he said, adding it lied with officers’ leaders. The congressman’s remarks prompted a response from at least one of the officers who could be heard saying, “Go f**k yourself.” The verbal spat prompted Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, to let the congressman continue his remarks. “The point is, you were all unprepared to deal with that day,” Nehls said, shouting. “It was their fault, folks. It was their fault.” The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations, which both led to unprecedented indictments. Both were scuttled once it was clear that Trump would return to the Oval Office; Department of Justice policy prevents prosecution of a sitting president. Republicans and the president have accused Smith of pursuing a politically motivated case against the president. Trump has denied wrongdoing while attacking Smith, calling him a "criminal" who ought to be investigated and "put in prison." Smith defended his investigations in an hourslong closed-door meeting with lawmakers in December, saying he said he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of what his investigations laid out. He’s denied accusations of bias.

Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, said U.S. Capitol leadership – and not President Donald Trump – was to blame for the events of the Jan. 6 insurrection. The congressman directed his remarks to the Capitol police officers and other law enforcement member in attendance for Thursday’s hearing on former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigations into Trump’s mishandling of classified documents and role in the Jan. 6 attack. “I can tell you, gentlemen, that the fault does not lie with Donald Trump,” he said, adding it lied with officers’ leaders. The congressman’s remarks prompted a response from at least one of the officers who could be heard saying, “Go f**k yourself.” The verbal spat prompted Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, to let the congressman continue his remarks. “The point is, you were all unprepared to deal with that day,” Nehls said, shouting. “It was their fault, folks. It was their fault.” The hearing is an opportunity for the career prosecutor to publicly offer his inside perspective on the investigations, which both led to unprecedented indictments. Both were scuttled once it was clear that Trump would return to the Oval Office; Department of Justice policy prevents prosecution of a sitting president. Republicans and the president have accused Smith of pursuing a politically motivated case against the president. Trump has denied wrongdoing while attacking Smith, calling him a "criminal" who ought to be investigated and "put in prison." Smith defended his investigations in an hourslong closed-door meeting with lawmakers in December, saying he said he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of what his investigations laid out. He’s denied accusations of bias.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to charge President Trump with crimes in Florida and Washington, D.C., during his opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his decision to charge President Trump with crimes in Florida and Washington, D.C., during his opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

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Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell told former special counsel Jack Smith that he "did everything right" while investigating President Trump during Smith's testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.

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Former US Special Counsel Jack Smith confronted Republican criticism of his investigation and told a House panel that President Donald Trump sought ways to remain in power after losing the 2020 election

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BREAKING: Special Counsel Jack Smith announces the indictment of former President Donald Trump for Conspiracy and Obstruction of Justice related to January 6th and the 2020 Election.

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🚨 WOW! President Trump dropped this bombshell: Special Counsel Jack Smith's team may have ILLEGALLY exposed CLASSIFIED information — all while investigating Trump for that exact same thing 🤯 Jack Smith is a dirty prosecutor. He must face JUSTICE! "New documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, show that employees at the Department of Justice, including those working for then-special counsel Jack Smith, may have mishandled classified information while probing Donald Trump for allegedly doing the same." — JustTheNews

🚨 WOW! President Trump dropped this bombshell: Special Counsel Jack Smith's team may have ILLEGALLY exposed CLASSIFIED information — all while investigating Trump for that exact same thing 🤯 Jack Smith is a dirty prosecutor. He must face JUSTICE! "New documents released by Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, show that employees at the Department of Justice, including those working for then-special counsel Jack Smith, may have mishandled classified information while probing Donald Trump for allegedly doing the same." — JustTheNews

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Former Special Counsel Jack Smith insists his prosecutions of President Trump weren’t politically motivated, calling the idea “ludicrous.” President Trump responded, calling Smith’s actions “criminal” and “the worst weaponization of a political opponent in history.” Subscribe to OAN LIVE for more stories like this

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith insists his prosecutions of President Trump weren’t politically motivated, calling the idea “ludicrous.” President Trump responded, calling Smith’s actions “criminal” and “the worst weaponization of a political opponent in history.” Subscribe to OAN LIVE for more stories like this

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