Summary
Jack Smith, a former special counsel from the Justice Department, will testify publicly about his investigations into President Donald Trump on January 22. Smith previously led investigations regarding classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which resulted in two indictments that were later dropped.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith is a former special counsel from the Justice Department.
- He will testify publicly next week about his investigations into President Trump.
- The public testimony is scheduled for January 22 before the House Judiciary Committee.
- Rep. Jim Jordan confirmed Smith's appearance during a TV interview.
- The investigations included Trump's handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
- Another investigation covered Trump's attempts to change the results of the 2020 election.
- Smith's investigations led to indictments, which were dropped after Trump's 2024 election victory.
- Legal opinions prevent indicting a sitting president, affecting the decision to drop the indictments.
