The House Judiciary Committee Chairman, Jim Jordan, has issued a subpoena to former Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding his investigations into President Donald Trump. This development requires Smith to provide all documents and communications from his tenure as Special Counsel. He is scheduled to testify on December 17, 2025, at 10 a.m.
In a letter dated December 3, Jordan stated, “The Committee on the Judiciary is continuing to conduct oversight of the operations of the Office of Special Counsel you led — specifically your team’s prosecutions of President Donald Trump and his co-defendants.” The letter emphasized that Smith’s experience and insights are crucial for the Committee’s oversight efforts.
The subpoena comes amid rising criticism from Republican lawmakers regarding Smith’s investigation into Trump’s actions surrounding the 2020 presidential election. Critics argue that the inquiry has expanded beyond its original scope, impacting various GOP officials, party organizations, and media outlets.
In August 2023, Smith charged Trump with conspiracy related to the events leading up to the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors alleged that Trump and his associates knowingly disseminated false claims of election fraud to persuade state officials to overturn the election results and pressured then-Vice President Mike Pence to obstruct the electoral vote counting.
In a separate case, Smith charged Trump in June 2023 with illegally retaining classified documents after leaving the White House in January 2021. The allegations included obstructing government requests for the return of these documents. Further charges were added in July 2023, accusing Trump of showing a classified Pentagon “plan of attack” to guests at his golf club in New Jersey.
Both cases were later dropped after Trump won reelection in 2024, raising questions about the motivations behind these prosecutions. This ongoing scrutiny reflects broader tensions within the political landscape as the 2024 elections approach.
As the situation develops, the implications of Smith’s testimony could significantly impact the ongoing investigations and political discourse surrounding Trump’s presidency.
Editor’s note: The Associated Press contributed to this article. For news tips, contact Jessica Botelho at [email protected] or at x.com/J_Botelho_TND.
