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Jack Smith to Testify on Trump's Legal Troubles

1/15/2026

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Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before House Judiciary Committee on January 22 about his prosecutions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith testified for eight hours in a closed session, defending his decisions as based on facts and law.
Trump criticized Smith while welcoming the hearing.
Smith's lawyer said he is ready to answer questions about Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election and Trump's mishandling of classified documents.

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Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify before House Judiciary Committee on January 22 about his prosecutions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith testified for eight hours in a closed session, defending his decisions as based on facts and law.
Trump criticized Smith while welcoming the hearing.
Smith's lawyer said he is ready to answer questions about Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election and Trump's mishandling of classified documents.