JUST IN :Closed-Door Testimony Reemerges: 40 minutes ago Key excerpts from Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition resurfaced, reigniting shockwaves in Washington. Under oath, Smith alleged Donald Trump received calls from trusted individuals during January 6, 2021, yet refused to act as violence unfolded at the U.S. Capital. He described this inaction as critical evidence of alleged criminal intent and reiterated claims of a broader scheme to overturn the 2020 election, obstruct justice, and retain classified materials.

JUST IN :Closed-Door Testimony Reemerges: 40 minutes ago Key excerpts from Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition resurfaced, reigniting shockwaves in Washington. Under oath, Smith alleged Donald Trump received calls from trusted individuals during January 6, 2021, yet refused to act as violence unfolded at the U.S. Capital. He described this inaction as critical evidence of alleged criminal intent and reiterated claims of a broader scheme to overturn the 2020 election, obstruct justice, and retain classified materials.

The House RELEASED the transcript of Jack Smith’s testimony. And an early look already shows it is very, very bad and it’s already a Disaster for Republicans—

👉 Read the transcript before they spin it

**WASHINGTON —** The Republican-led *House Judiciary Committee* on Wednesday publicly released the full **transcript and video** of former special counsel **Jack Smith’s closed-door deposition**, drawing new attention — and controversy — to two of the most consequential federal investigations of recent years.

Taken on **Dec. 17, 2025**, the deposition runs more than eight hours and covers Smith’s work prosecuting former President **Donald Trump** in cases related to the **Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack** and the retention of **classified documents**.

In the transcript, Smith repeatedly **defended the legal basis** for both investigations and rejected Republican claims that his work was politically motivated. He asserted that investigators had **“proof beyond a reasonable doubt”** in the cases and that the actions they pursued were driven by evidence and the rule of law, not partisan aims.

Arguably the most striking moments came as Smith **emphasized Trump’s role** in the Capitol riot, saying the attack “**does not happen**” without him and labeling Trump as the “most culpable and most responsible person” in the broader alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results.

The testimony also addresses controversial investigative moves, including the acquisition of phone metadata from lawmakers in contact with Trump on Jan. 6, which Smith defended as lawful and essential to establishing intent.

Republican reactions to the release have been sharply divided. Some GOP members argue the testimony underscores political overreach by the Justice Department, while others — and independent observers — say the transcript **bolsters the legal foundations** of the Trump probes and undermines claims that the investigations were merely partisan attacks on the former president.

As political leaders and legal analysts continue parsing the 255-page document, its release has already stirred debate about accountability, the integrity of federal investigations, and the political stakes heading into the 2026 election cycle.