Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells Senate panel 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his criminal investigations into President Donald Trump. Smith stated he stands by his decisions to bring charges against the former president.
Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his two criminal probes into President Donald Trump.
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