Trump engaged in ‘criminal scheme’ to overturn election: ex-special counsel
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Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, asserting that Donald Trump engaged in a "criminal scheme" to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Smith stated his team found proof beyond a reasonable doubt of Trump's criminal activity related to preventing the lawful transfer of power to Joe Biden. Smith emphasized that his decision to bring charges against Trump was impartial, disregarding Trump's political affiliations or candidacy. Trump, who denied the charges, accused the Justice Department of political weaponization. Ultimately, Smith dropped the charges after Trump won the 2024 presidential election, citing Justice Department policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
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