Summary
In a closed-door interview, former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testified that there was strong evidence that President Donald Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 election and improperly kept classified documents. Smith stated that he made investigative decisions based on law and facts, not politics, and had been subpoenaed by a Republican-led committee to discuss the investigations into Trump.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith testified that his team found strong evidence of President Trump trying to overturn the 2020 election results.
- Smith also stated there is evidence that Trump kept classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
- Smith emphasized that his investigation was based on facts, not political bias.
- He was subpoenaed to speak to a Republican-led committee about investigations into Trump.
- Smith agreed to testify despite originally offering to do so publicly.
- Charges were filed against Trump concerning election interference and document retention but were later dropped when Trump was elected president again.
- During Trump's first and second terms, investigations focused on his actions around the 2020 election and classified documents handling.
