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JUST IN: The House Judiciary Committee has released both the transcript and video from its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith — the former special counsel behind the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
JUST IN: The House Judiciary Committee has released both the transcript and video from its closed-door hearing with Jack Smith — the former special counsel behind the two failed prosecutions of President Donald Trump.
The release is sending shockwaves through Washington.
Behind the scenes, tension is rising fast. Trump’s allies are scrambling, and the political establishment appears to be in full panic mode…
Washington was jolted this week after the House Judiciary Committee released both the transcript and video from its previously closed-door hearing with Jack Smith, the former special counsel who oversaw two federal prosecutions of President Donald Trump that did not result in convictions.
The materials, made public after weeks of speculation, offer a rare glimpse into Smith’s testimony and the committee’s line of questioning. Lawmakers and legal observers are now closely parsing the exchange for insights into the decision-making behind the investigations, including prosecutorial strategy, internal deliberations, and the limits of the special counsel’s authority.
The release has intensified already high political tensions. Trump’s allies have seized on portions of the testimony to argue that the investigations were politically motivated and improperly handled, while critics caution that selective interpretations could distort the broader legal record. Several members of Congress described the atmosphere on Capitol Hill as “chaotic,” with both parties rushing to control the narrative.
Behind the scenes, the fallout is unfolding quickly. Political operatives across Washington are reassessing their strategies, and senior officials are preparing for a renewed wave of hearings, media scrutiny, and possible legislative responses. For an already polarized capital, the disclosure has added fresh fuel to an ongoing debate over accountability, prosecutorial power, and the intersection of law and politics.
As reactions continue to pour in, the full impact of the released transcript and video is still coming into focus—but few doubt that the episode has reopened a volatile chapter in Washington’s recent history.