Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Summary
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his criminal indictments against President Trump before the Senate Judiciary Committee, asserting that his decisions were based solely on evidence rather than politics. The hearing turned heated as Republicans accused Smith of partisan bias, with one senator mistakenly accusing him of perjury over a basketball game attendance. Democrats defended Smith against calls for further investigation, while Smith stated he will not be silenced by threats of prosecution from the administration.
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Show Introduction: Trump Is Terms
Jack Smith defends criminal indictments against Trump
Smith claims evidence-based decision, hearing turns heated
Republicans accuse Smith of political coordination
The Hawks game mix-up and perjury accusation
Democrats defend Smith; rule of law concerns raised
Smith vows not to be silenced; NPR Plus promotion
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