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Jack Smith Testifies: Trump's Prosecution Under Scrutiny

12/17/2025

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Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, marking the first direct questioning regarding his prosecutions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith's lawyer described the session as part of an "unprecedented retribution campaign".
Smith said his decisions were based on facts and law, regardless of Trump's political ties.
The closed-door deposition may set the stage for future public hearings and investigations into the Justice Department's actions.

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Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testified before the House Judiciary Committee, marking the first direct questioning regarding his prosecutions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith's lawyer described the session as part of an "unprecedented retribution campaign".
Smith said his decisions were based on facts and law, regardless of Trump's political ties.
The closed-door deposition may set the stage for future public hearings and investigations into the Justice Department's actions.