Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for over four hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026. This was his second appearance before Congress as the committee investigates his inquiry into President Trump. Smith led a team of Justice Department investigators and ultimately decided to bring charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case.
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Jack Smith Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee Regarding Trump Investigation
Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testified for more than four hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 29, 2026. This testimony is part of the committee's investigation into his inquiry into President Trump, which led to charges against Trump in the Mar-a-Lago documents case.
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