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Jack Smith: Trump’s Actions During Election Were Criminal

1/23/2026

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Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation into Trump's overturning the 2020 election, indicting U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said the evidence shows Trump engaged in criminal activity.
Smith faced scrutiny over toll records of calls between Trump and nine senators to establish a timeline.
Trump chose the senators and, while he can express beliefs about the election, he cannot violate federal law with false claims.

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Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigation into Trump's overturning the 2020 election, indicting U.S. President Donald Trump.
He said the evidence shows Trump engaged in criminal activity.
Smith faced scrutiny over toll records of calls between Trump and nine senators to establish a timeline.
Trump chose the senators and, while he can express beliefs about the election, he cannot violate federal law with false claims.