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Prosecutor Jack Smith Defends Trump Indictment in Testimony

12/25/2025

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Jack Smith, a former federal prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump, testified nine hours before the House Judiciary Committee on allegations that Trump illegally retained classified documents and tried to overturn the 2020 election.
Smith asked for public release of his testimony to correct mischaracterizations.
He said Trump's actions, not bias, prompted the prosecutions.
The investigation into Smith was initiated by Republican Senator Tom Cotton, reflecting Trump's ongoing campaign against perceived political adversaries.

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Jack Smith, a former federal prosecutor who indicted Donald Trump, testified nine hours before the House Judiciary Committee on allegations that Trump illegally retained classified documents and tried to overturn the 2020 election.
Smith asked for public release of his testimony to correct mischaracterizations.
He said Trump's actions, not bias, prompted the prosecutions.
The investigation into Smith was initiated by Republican Senator Tom Cotton, reflecting Trump's ongoing campaign against perceived political adversaries.