Read Jack Smith's full deposition on the decision to indict Trump
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Key Points:
- House Republicans released a redacted 255-page transcript of former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith's eight-hour closed-door deposition on investigating President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Smith stated he personally decided to bring charges against Trump, basing them on evidence that Trump broke the law by withholding classified documents and obstructing their recovery during his first term.
- Smith expressed frustration over Trump's alleged attempts at revenge against prosecutors and FBI staff involved in the cases, emphasizing his team's independence from political influence.
- Despite Trump's openness to Smith's public testimony, House Judiciary Committee Republicans rejected the proposal to make the deposition public.
- Throughout the deposition, Smith firmly denied any political motivation behind the investigation, highlighting his commitment to impartial justice
