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Special Counsel Smith Seeks Public Release of Deposition

12/24/2025

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Jack Smith, the special counsel, has requested the release of his full deposition to the House Judiciary Committee.
His attorneys say public access will let Americans hear the facts directly from Smith.
In the deposition, Smith defends charging President Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election and for improperly retaining classified documents.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has not ruled out public testimony.

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Jack Smith, the special counsel, has requested the release of his full deposition to the House Judiciary Committee.
His attorneys say public access will let Americans hear the facts directly from Smith.
In the deposition, Smith defends charging President Donald Trump for attempting to overturn the 2020 election and for improperly retaining classified documents.
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan has not ruled out public testimony.