Jack Smith

Jack Smith is the former Justice Department special counsel who led investigations into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term and Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. He recently testified before the House Judiciary Committee in January 2026, defending his investigations and asserting that Trump should be held accountable under the law. Smith stated he found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt' of Trump's criminal activity. However, a US judge has permanently blocked the release of Smith's report on the classified documents case, citing potential injustice to Trump and associates. The FBI agents involved in the Trump classified documents probe have been fired. Smith's testimony and the blocked report are significant as they relate to potential legal consequences for a former president and the integrity of the electoral process.