Jack Smith Asks Congress and the Justice Department to Allow Him to Testify Publicly
Jack Smith seeks to publicly correct misconceptions about his Trump investigations, requesting immunity and DOJ guidance to ensure full disclosure before Congress.
- Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested immunity to testify publicly before Congress about mischaracterizations of his investigations into President Trump's classified documents and election-related actions.
- Smith's lawyers stated that he seeks assurances from the Department of Justice that he will not be punished for testifying publicly, and he is prepared to answer questions about the investigations.
- Senator Chuck Grassley expressed caution, stating that lawmakers must first have all the facts before allowing Smith to testify publicly.
- Congressperson Jamie Raskin urged that the American public deserves the opportunity to hear Smith's testimony, emphasizing the importance of evaluating his integrity.
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Jack Smith to Confront 'Mischaracterizations' of Trump Investigation
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is requesting to testify publicly following a letter by House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH). Writing to Jordan and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Smith’s lawyers said the “many mischaracterizations” of the investigation into President Trump warrant the “opportunity to testify in open hearings.” “Given the many mischaracterizations of Mr. Smith’s investigation into President Trump’…
Jack Smith Tells Congress He Wants to Testify in Open Hearings
Former special counsel Jack Smith’s lawyers have asked that he be allowed to make a public appearance after House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded he testify before Congress. Smith’s attorneys argued in a letter that there were “many mischaracterizations” made about Smith’s two cases against President Donald Trump, one of which accused Trump of attempting to illegally overturn the 2020 election results and the other accusin…
Jack Smith asks for testimony before Congress to be public
Former special counsel Jack Smith has requested a public hearing before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees on his investigations into President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and involvement in January 6. Smith’s request follows an Oct. 14 letter from House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) in which Jordan demanded Smith schedule a testimony before the committee by Oct. 28. Jordan alleged that Smith conducte…
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