Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress

Published: 12/17/2025
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his criminal investigations of Donald Trump in testimony to Congress, alleging proof of Trump's criminal involvement in overturning the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents. Smith faced criticism from Republican lawmakers, including accusations of partisan motivation and disturbing tactics. The closed-door hearing highlighted tensions between Democrats seeking more information on the investigations and Trump allies pushing back against Smith's allegations and methods.