Former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith to publicly testify in House Judiciary hearing
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Key Points:
- Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two unsuccessful prosecutions of President Donald Trump, will testify publicly before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22.
- Smith previously appeared for a closed-door deposition in December, defending his criminal investigations into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his handling of classified documents.
- The Judiciary Committee released transcripts and video of the eight-hour closed-door hearing on December 31, during which Smith stated that the charges against Trump were based on Trump's own actions as detailed in indictments from two different districts.
- Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed Smith in October, accusing him of conducting a partisan investigation and abusive surveillance of lawmakers.
- Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in
