House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Jack Smith Amid Probe into Trump Prosecutions
Rep. Jim Jordan subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith for closed-door testimony and documents by December 17, investigating federal prosecutions of President Trump.
Overview
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan issued a subpoena to former special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee on December 17.
The House Judiciary Committee's probe targets federal prosecutions of President Trump, specifically concerning his alleged mishandling of classified information and involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Jordan also requested all documents and communications related to Smith's tenure as special counsel, with a deadline for submission set for December 12.
Jack Smith offered public testimony to congressional committees, but the House Judiciary Committee rejected this, insisting on a closed-door interview, a decision his attorney publicly regretted.
In July 2024, Judge Aileen Cannon ruled Jack Smith's appointment as special counsel unconstitutional, leading to the dismissal of a related case and impacting ongoing investigations.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the subpoena of Jack Smith neutrally, presenting both the House Republicans' demands and Smith's legal team's responses without evaluative language. They detail the reasons for the subpoena and Smith's prior offer for an open hearing, ensuring a balanced portrayal of the ongoing oversight dispute.
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FAQ
Jack Smith is a former special counsel who led federal prosecutions concerning former President Trump, including investigations into mishandling of classified information and the January 6 Capitol attack.
Rep. Jim Jordan subpoenaed Jack Smith to obtain a closed-door deposition and documents as part of the House Judiciary Committee’s probe into the federal prosecutions of former President Trump, seeking more detailed information than Smith’s public testimonies provided.
In July 2024, Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional, leading to the dismissal of a related case against Trump and affecting ongoing investigations tied to Smith.
Rep. Jim Jordan has requested all documents and communications related to Jack Smith’s tenure as special counsel, with a deadline set for December 12, to support the House Judiciary Committee’s investigation into Trump prosecutions.
Jack Smith’s attorney publicly expressed regret because Smith had already provided public testimony to congressional committees, implying that a closed-door deposition was unnecessary and potentially politically motivated.
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