Summary
Former special counsel Jack Smith told Congress that the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot would not have happened without President Donald Trump. Smith labeled Trump as the primary person responsible for the conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, defending the decision to indict Trump against claims of political motivation.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith is a former special counsel who investigated President Trump.
- Smith testified to Congress, saying the Capitol riot wouldn't have occurred without Trump.
- He described Trump as the main person responsible for the conspiracy to overturn the election.
- The House Judiciary Committee, led by Republicans, released Smith's interview transcript and video.
- Smith argued the evidence showed Trump was primarily responsible for the events.
- He denied that the investigations were intended to stop Trump from running in 2024.
- Smith affirmed the charges were based on evidence, not political bias.
