Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Summary
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who prosecuted Trump, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that his indictments were evidence-based and not political. The hearing turned heated as Republicans accused Smith of partisan motives, with one senator mistakenly claiming he attended an Atlanta Hawks game to coordinate with local prosecutors. Smith denied the accusation, noting he actually attended a women's college game in Maryland, a mix-up Democrats used to criticize GOP fact-checking. Smith concluded by warning that the rule of law is under unprecedented threat as individuals f…
Topics discussed
Introduction to Trump Is Terms and NPR coverage
Jack Smith defends criminal indictments against Trump
Smith claims evidence-based decision, hearing turns heated
Republicans accuse Smith of political coordination
Confusion over Hawks game and perjury accusations
Democrats defend Smith; Smith warns of rule of law threats
Smith vows not to be silenced; NPR Plus promotion
Listen ad-free on Castria