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Smith's Trump Probe Targets GOP Officials Amid Controversy

3/25/2026

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New documents reveal Jack Smith's investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith's office sought phone logs from more than a dozen Republican officials, including former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sen. Lindsey Graham, due to their communications with Trump's co-conspirators.
Documents released by Sen. Chuck Grassley link the inquiry to the January 6 committee.
Democrats defended Smith's work while Republicans criticized it as politically motivated; Smith will address the Judiciary panel.

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New documents reveal Jack Smith's investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump.
Smith's office sought phone logs from more than a dozen Republican officials, including former Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Sen. Lindsey Graham, due to their communications with Trump's co-conspirators.
Documents released by Sen. Chuck Grassley link the inquiry to the January 6 committee.
Democrats defended Smith's work while Republicans criticized it as politically motivated; Smith will address the Judiciary panel.