US EditionJack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump
Jack Smith told House Republicans his team found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of Trump's criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and evidence of willful classified document retention.
- On Wednesday, Smith told a congressional committee his team found proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election.
- Amid Republican scrutiny, Jack Smith testified in a closed-door session after House Republicans refused his request for public testimony, with Jim Jordan, House Oversight Committee Chairman, subpoenaing him.
- Smith described investigators recovering classified material at Mar-a-Lago, including storage in a bathroom and a ballroom, and defended subpoenaing phone records of nine congressional Republicans as lawful and relevant.
- Smith noted his probes produced two indictments , while Volume II of Jack Smith's Final Report is barred from release and U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified-documents case in July 2024.
- Smith said the Trump administration recently fired FBI agents linked to his team, calling it retribution, while over 100 law enforcement officers were assaulted and over 160 individuals pled guilty on Jan. 6.
30 Articles
30 Articles
Jack Smith tells U.S. lawmakers his team developed ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump
Jack Smith told lawmakers in a closed-door interview on Wednesday that his team of investigators “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that U.S. President Donald Trump had criminally conspired to overturn the results of the 2020 election
Jack Smith tells Congress he could prove Trump engaged in a 'criminal scheme' to overturn 2020 election
WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Jack Smith told a congressional committee Wednesday that his team found "proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald Trump engaged in a “criminal scheme” to overturn the results of the 2020 election, according to portions of his opening statement obtained by NBC News
Jack Smith testifies: 'Trump engaged in a criminal scheme'
Former special counsel Jack Smith spoke to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday after many House Republicans made public allegations about him and his work investigating President Donald Trump.In an effort to set the record straight, Smith said he would testify and answer questions before the committee, but only in a public hearing. Republican committee leaders refused to allow for this, instead holding the hearing behind closed doors. New…
Jack Smith tells Jim Jordan there was 'proof' of Trump's crimes in private hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers Wednesday in a closed door hearing that investigators had "developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt" that President Donald Trump had conspired to overturn the 2020 election results.Portions of Smith's opening statement during the private meeting were...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
