Summary
The House Judiciary Committee released the transcript of former special counsel Jack Smith's deposition, which discusses his investigations into President Trump. Smith provided details on various aspects of his probes, including the January 6 Capitol attack, classified documents, and more. He defended his team's actions, stating that they followed the law and were not politically motivated.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith's deposition transcript is 255 pages long and was made public by the House Judiciary Committee.
- Smith stated that the investigation into January 6 was not aimed at affecting the 2024 Presidential election.
- Smith defended obtaining phone records of certain lawmakers, stating it was done legally.
- He claimed President Trump obstructed justice related to classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
- Smith asserted he would have investigated any president, not just Trump.
- Smith did not disclose whether FBI Director Kash Patel was interviewed, citing legal restrictions.
