Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, where he faced criticism from Republican lawmakers regarding his prosecutorial decisions. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, a Republican from Iowa, has been vocal in questioning Smith's investigations into former President Donald Trump. Grassley has also been involved in obtaining and releasing numerous documents related to these probes while expressing concerns about Smith's actions.
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Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee Amid Republican Criticism
Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, where he faced criticism from Republican lawmakers. Chair Chuck Grassley has been a prominent critic of Smith's investigations into former President Trump.
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