Representative Jim Jordan has referred Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for potential prosecution. This referral is related to Smith's closed-door testimony concerning whether he obtained records of lawmakers during his investigation into former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Smith's legal team has denied the allegations, asserting that he testified truthfully.
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Rep. Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith for possible prosecution over testimony
Representative Jim Jordan has referred Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for possible prosecution regarding his testimony about obtaining lawmakers' records during the investigation into Trump's 2020 election efforts. Smith's lawyers deny any wrongdoing, stating he testified truthfully.
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