Jack Smith testifies at a public hearing about his Trump investigations
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ERIC TUCKER, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and ALANNA DURKIN RICHERJanuary 22, 2026 at 05:23 PM
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On January 22, 2026, former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee regarding his investigations into former President Donald Trump. The hearing took place at the Capitol in Washington D.C. Smith defended his investigations, asserting that "no one should be above the law." The hearing involved Smith taking an oath before the committee. The event drew significant media attention, as Smith was escorted through a crowd of reporters upon arrival.
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