Former special prosecutor Jack Smith forcefully defends investigations into Trump against Republican criticism
Former special prosecutor Jack Smith defended his investigations into Donald Trump during a hearing, countering Republican claims that the prosecutions were politically motivated.
The hearing offered a forum for Republicans to try to paint Smith as a political operative and assail him anew for what they contend were politicized prosecutions that unfolded during the 2024 presidential race.
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