Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has been summoned to testify before the House Judiciary Committee over his role in failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
Lawmakers are accusing Smith of overseeing “prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional abuses.”
Smith, who led two high-profile cases against Trump that were ultimately thrown out after Trump’s 2024 election victory, was directly cited by Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) in a letter demanding his testimony.
In the letter, Jordan wrote:
“Among the disturbing tactics employed in that prosecution, your team sought to silence President Trump by restricting his public statements about the case, conducted an unnecessary and abusive raid of his residence, attempted to improperly pressure defense counsel with the promise of political patronage, and manipulated key evidence in the investigation.”
“These actions undermined the integrity of the criminal justice system and violated the core responsibility of federal prosecutors to do justice.”
Jordan said Smith’s testimony “is necessary to understand the full extent to which the Biden-Harris Justice Department weaponized federal law enforcement.”
He also urged Smith to arrange a transcribed interview with the committee by October 28, 2025.
The committee is also seeking Smith’s communications as special counsel and documents relating to his appointment.
Fallout from Smith’s Office
The demand comes after other top prosecutors in Smith’s office, Jay Bratt and Thomas Windom, invoked privileges and the Fifth Amendment during interviews with the committee.
The Judiciary Committee’s letter highlights documents released on October 7 showing that Smith’s team obtained the phone records of eight Republican senators and Rep. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) under the so-called “Arctic Frost” investigation.
Earlier disclosures from Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) revealed subpoenas issued to dozens of conservative organizations.
Those organizations include Turning Point USA and the Republican Attorneys General Association.
When pressed during his interview, Windom refused to answer “how many other members of Congress were investigated as part of the Arctic Frost investigation and Jack Smith investigation,” according to the committee.
Smith has also been placed under ethics review by the Office of Special Counsel, a federal watchdog.
He faces allegations that he violated the Hatch Act by engaging in political activities while serving as special counsel.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) confirmed the inquiry in August.
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