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Senator's Perjury Accusation Against Jack Smith Collapses During Testimony
Original: As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart
Jack Smith, the former special counsel who pursued two criminal cases against Donald Trump, is testifying publicly on Capitol Hill. During the hearing, a senator accused Smith of perjury, but the accusation did not hold up under scrutiny, with the senator's claim undermined by the available record. The testimony has drawn wide attention as a rare public appearance by Smith since leaving the Justice Department.
Why now: Smith rarely testifies publicly, and a senator's perjury charge falling apart makes for a dramatic Capitol Hill moment
Jack SmithUS SenateDonald TrumpDepartment of Justice
Evidence
- As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falls Apart · The New York Times
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