Summary
Jack Smith, former special counsel, defended his investigation into President Trump during a public talk in London. He stated that politics did not influence his probes, which involved classified documents and 2020 election interference. Congress is asking Smith to testify about these investigations.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith led two criminal investigations of President Trump, involving classified documents and the 2020 election.
- These cases were dropped after Trump was reelected.
- Smith publicly denied that his investigations were politically motivated.
- He spoke about his work during an interview in London on October 8.
- The House Judiciary Committee wants Smith to testify by October 28.
- Chairman Jim Jordan claims the Justice Department was used against Trump.
- Smith criticized the Justice Department's actions during Trump's term, particularly regarding former FBI Director James Comey.
- There is no evidence that lawmakers were direct targets in Smith's investigations.
