Summary
Jack Smith, a former special counsel, spoke to a House committee about his concerns that Americans may take the "rule of law" for granted. He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law needs everyone's commitment and active support.
Key Facts
- Jack Smith is a former special counsel.
- Smith spoke to a House committee on Thursday.
- He expressed concern that Americans might not fully appreciate the "rule of law."
- Smith mentioned his experiences with the rule of law in other countries.
- The hearing was about President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents and the Jan. 6 attack.
- Smith stressed that the rule of law requires collective effort to work.
- He noted that public service can be hard and may have consequences.
