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Republican Committee Refers Former Trump Prosecutor Jack Smith for Investigation

23 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

The Republican-controlled House judiciary committee has referred former special prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation, accusing him of lying to Congress during his inquiry into Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Democrats have condemned this move as a 'baseless' and 'vindictive' attack…
Committee chair Jim Jordan claims Smith made false statements regarding the acquisition of phone records from Republican lawmakers.
The referral comes amid a broader political landscape where both parties are increasingly using legal mechanisms to challenge each other's actions. The House judiciary committee's actions reflect a strategic maneuver that could influence public perception and electoral dynamics in the lead-up to the next election.
This referral highlights the ongoing partisan tensions in U.S. politics, particularly surrounding the investigations into Trump's actions.

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