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Special Counsel: Trump Committed Crimes to Overturn Election

1/23/2026

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Smith Testifies Against Trump

Jack Smith, Special Counsel, testified before House Judiciary Committee that U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in criminal activity to overturn the 2020 election.
Smith stated there was "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of wrongdoing and noted he acted without political bias.
Republican lawmakers criticized him as partisan, and Democrats defended his integrity.
Smith said Trump's actions aimed to retain power, and he would prosecute Trump again under same circumstances.

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Trump Calls for Investigation

U.S. President Donald Trump urged an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, alleging her net worth exceeds $30 million and questioning its legitimacy.
Omar denies being a millionaire and faces scrutiny by the House Oversight Committee over her finances and those of her husband, Tim Mynett.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called the probe a partisan distraction and invited Trump to Minnesota to witness community safety efforts.

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Historical Context

The Watergate scandal began on June 17, 1972, when five men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters, leading to a cover-up by President Richard Nixon's administration. This resulted in Nixon's resignation on August 9, 1974, amid impeachment proceedings. The scandal profoundly impacted American political trust, echoing in contemporary concerns over ethics and accountability, as seen in ongoing scrutiny of figures like Donald Trump and Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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Smith Testifies Against Trump

Jack Smith, Special Counsel, testified before House Judiciary Committee that U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in criminal activity to overturn the 2020 election.
Smith stated there was "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" of wrongdoing and noted he acted without political bias.
Republican lawmakers criticized him as partisan, and Democrats defended his integrity.
Smith said Trump's actions aimed to retain power, and he would prosecute Trump again under same circumstances.

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