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BREAKING: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith denies politics played role in Trump prosecutions at House hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith told House lawmakers during a closed-door deposition Wednesday on Capitol Hill that politics played no role in his investigations and prosecutions of President Donald Trump, directly countering accusations leveled at him by Republicans.
Smith, who was questioned by House Judiciary Committee members for more than eight hours, took full ownership of the two criminal cases he brought against Trump regarding the 2020 election and alleged retention of classified documents, according to excerpts of his opening statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
“The decision to bring charges against President Trump was mine, but the basis for those charges rests entirely with President Trump and his actions, as alleged in the indictments returned by grand juries in two different districts,” Smith said.
He added: “If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether the President was a Republican or Democrat.”
The Republican-led committee has been investigating Smith’s special counsel work for years, and Wednesday’s deposition marked the first opportunity lawmakers had to directly question him on it. Republicans were expected to raise long-held grievances with Smith, including over the former special counsel seeking gag orders against Trumpduring his presidential campaign, attempting to fast-track court proceedings and subpoenaing phone data of some GOP members of Congress.
Committee ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., emerged from the room in the afternoon and told reporters Smith had just spent hours “schooling” the committee. Raskin praised Smith for his public service and said an open hearing would have been “devastating” for Trump and those involved in the “insurrectionary activities of January 6.”
JUST IN: In a move that could reshape the future of policing, the Senate has officially passed SB 5855, a bill that bars law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty—despite direct objections from former President Donald Trump. The vote has already ignited heated debate nationwide, raising urgent questions about transparency, officer safety, and civil liberties. Supporters argue the bill promotes accountability and public trust by ensuring officers are fully identifiable during operations. Critics, however, warn it could expose officers to increased risks, especially during high-tension or undercover situations. Trump’s opposition has further polarized reactions, turning SB 5855 into more than just policy—it’s now a political flashpoint. As reactions continue to pour in from law enforcement agencies, civil rights groups, and political leaders, one thing is clear: this decision could have long-term consequences for how policing is conducted in America. 👉 Read the full breakdown of SB 5855, what it changes, and why it’s sparking national controversy — click the link below before the debate explodes further.
🚨 BREAKING: Jack Smith just stared down MAGA Republicans and made one thing clear — he will NOT be intimidated by Trump or his threats. What was meant to “break” the Special Counsel completely backfired. Instead, Smith exposed the intimidation campaign against him, shut down GOP accusations, and laid out why no one is above the law — left or right. Republicans shouted. Smith stayed calm. The evidence spoke louder. 🔥 The details from this hearing are explosive — and MAGA is already scrambling. 👉 Get the full breakdown in the comments before it disappears. 👀
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BREAKING NEWS: Senate Erupts in Chaos as 140 Lawmakers from Both Parties Demand Immediate Impeachment Vote Against President TĚ„RĚ„UMP Igniting 2026 Political Firestorm
WHITE HOUSE IN TOTAL PANIC MODE: OVER 120 CONGRESS MEMBERS ALLEGED DEMAND TRUMP RESIGN NOW OR FACE IMPEACHMENT HELL. 25TH AMENDMENT ACTIVATION LOOMING AS GOP FRACTURES INTO CIVIL WAR. IS THIS THE FINAL NAIL IN HIS COFFIN
1 MIN AGO: Trump UNHINGED as Cruz IMPEACHMENT THREAT LEAKS — POWER COLLAPSING! Watch the full moment:
BREAKINH: U.S. House and Senate Secure the Necessary Votes to Pass the Bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act, Explicitly Blocking Donald Trump From Using Military Force to Seize Greenland, a Danish Territory Under NATO Protection
