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WATCH LIVE: Jack Smith testifies about Trump criminal investigations

WATCH LIVE: Jack Smith testifies about Trump criminal investigations

Summary

Jack Smith, a former special counsel for the Department of Justice, will testify before the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing will focus on his investigations into President Trump's handling of classified documents and efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Key Facts

  • Jack Smith was a special counsel for the Department of Justice.
  • He is scheduled to testify on January 22 before the House Judiciary Committee.
  • The hearing is set to start at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.
  • Smith investigated President Trump for handling classified documents and the 2020 election result efforts.
  • President Trump was indicted in two federal cases during Smith's investigations.
  • These cases were dropped when President Trump was re-elected due to DOJ policy on prosecuting sitting presidents.

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