Jack Smith Defends Investigations of Trump

Jack Smith, who as special counsel brought two criminal cases against President Donald Trump, told Congress on Wednesday the basis for his prosecutions “rests entirely with President Trump and his actions.”

Smith gave private testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, committee chairman, had subpoenaed Smith to testify in a closed hearing, though Smith requested a public hearing.

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