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Jack Smith Seeks Public Testimony on Trump Investigations

10/24/2025

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Jack Smith, the former U.S. special counsel, asked to testify publicly before Congress about investigations that led to charges against Donald Trump in 2023.
In a letter to House and Senate Judiciary leaders, he cited mischaracterizations and sought access to files.
Republicans have accused him of misconduct.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin supports Smith's testimony to let Americans assess the investigations' integrity.

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Story summary

Jack Smith, the former U.S. special counsel, asked to testify publicly before Congress about investigations that led to charges against Donald Trump in 2023.
In a letter to House and Senate Judiciary leaders, he cited mischaracterizations and sought access to files.
Republicans have accused him of misconduct.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin supports Smith's testimony to let Americans assess the investigations' integrity.