Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Trump Investigation

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026, regarding his investigation into President Donald Trump's actions related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the handling of classified documents. Smith stated that he would not be deterred by threats of prosecution and defended his decision to charge Trump, asserting that the investigation uncovered substantial evidence of serious crimes. He emphasized that the political status of an individual should not influence prosecutorial decisions. During the hearing, tensions escalated with some Republican senators, including John Kennedy and Eric Schmitt, using derogatory language towards Smith. Schmitt accused Smith of perjury regarding his whereabouts during an Iowa basketball game, which Smith denied. Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley criticized Smith's actions, claiming they represented a misuse of authority and political targeting, while Smith rejected these allegations, stating that his decisions were not influenced by political actors. Smith concluded by asserting that a jury would have convicted Trump had the case gone to trial, and he maintained that Trump incited violence on January 6.