Jack Smith defends Trump prosecution efforts before Congress

Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump before a closed-door House Judiciary Committee session, asserting that his prosecutorial decisions were based solely on evidence and not political considerations. He confirmed that his team found strong evidence of Trump’s involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as willful retention of classified documents and obstruction of justice, leading to two criminal indictments. Smith emphasized his commitment to pursuing justice regardless of political affiliation, despite accusations of political bias from Trump and his allies.