Summary
Congress released the transcript of former Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony about his past investigations into President Trump. Smith defended his decisions to prosecute Trump for retaining classified documents and attempting to overturn the 2020 election. President Trump denied the charges, and the cases ended after his re-election.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith gave testimony to Congress on December 17.
- Congress released the transcript on New Year's Eve.
- The transcript is 255 pages long and includes Smith's responses to lawmakers.
- Smith led two investigations into Trump related to classified documents and the 2020 election.
- Trump pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- The prosecutions ended after Trump was re-elected.
- Smith's video deposition was nearly eight hours long.
- Smith claimed his investigation found strong evidence against Trump.
