Overview
- Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee, Smith said his team gathered proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump committed crimes and that he would bring the same charges again regardless of party.
- Smith described Trump as the person most responsible for Jan. 6 and said Trump pursued a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election and later unlawfully retained classified documents.
- Republicans accused Smith of politicizing the probes and “spying” on GOP lawmakers, while Smith said the phone toll records were metadata only, approved by DOJ or a judge, and typical in conspiracy cases.
- The Justice Department dropped both cases after Trump’s 2024 victory under guidance barring prosecution of a sitting president, and a federal judge has restricted public disclosures in the classified‑documents matter.
- Trump attacked Smith during and after the hearing and called for his prosecution, as Smith said he would not be intimidated and expects efforts to charge him under the current administration.