Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 17, 2025 at 04:57 PM
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions in testimony to Congress

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Former US Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress, answering questions regarding his now-closed criminal investigations into former President Donald Trump. The focus of the testimony centered on defending the two investigations he led. These investigations, now concluded, had examined potential criminal activity by the former president. The hearing provided a platform for Smith to explain the rationale and process behind the investigations. The specific details of the questions and Smith's responses were not included in the prompt.

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