Congressional Deposition

Jack Smith’s Damning Trump Evidence: Too Late to Matter?

The Republicans released the video and transcript of Jack Smith’s deposition before the House Judiciary Committee on New Year’s Eve, which highlighted the details of the investigation into the former president. During the deposition, Smith defended his investigation, including subpoenas for congressional members’ phone records. Smith stated that the evidence showed the former president was the most culpable person in the conspiracy, caused and exploited the January 6th attack, and endangered the life of his own vice president. Ultimately, the article argues the government has been repurposed for vengeance and private enrichment.

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Jack Smith’s Case: Did He Have “Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt” Against Trump?

According to a released transcript from a congressional deposition, former special counsel Jack Smith confirmed he never communicated with President Joe Biden regarding his investigations into Donald Trump. Smith defended the charges against Trump, emphasizing the potential for “catastrophic” consequences if election interference goes unpunished. During the testimony, Smith asserted he operated independently, without interference from top justice department officials, and maintained that his actions were not politically motivated. Smith also addressed concerns over the collection of phone data, clarifying that only call details, not their contents, were obtained to investigate Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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