My career has been dedicated to serving our country by upholding the rule of law. This is absolutely devastating. Jack Smith just testified publicly for the first time and what he revealed has Trump in full meltdown mode. I mean posting frantically on truth social while hearing is happening calling Smith deranged animal who should lose his law license demanding prosecution demanding attorney general investigate complete panic because Smith didn’t just defend his investigations.
He systematically laid out evidence that Trump broke the law that January 6th was Trump’s doing. that classified documents were illegally retained and concealed, that prosecution was justified, that conviction was achievable. And he said all of this under oath on camera, creating permanent record that contradicts everything Trump has claimed for years.
And here’s what makes this so much worse. Smith testified after December closed door deposition where he answered every question, where transcript and video were released, where details emerged that Republicans thought would destroy him. But instead of backing down during public hearing, Smith doubled down, went further, named specific witnesses, described evidence, explained legal reasoning, and declared he will not be intimidated despite Trump’s attacks.
that Trump is most culpable and responsible person for attempting to overturn election. That rule of law depends on people willing to pay costs for defending it. This wasn’t defensive testimony. This was prosecutor putting Trump on trial in front of Congress. And Trump knows how damaging it is. But real quick before we get into this, let’s be honest.
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House Judiciary Committee held oversight hearing Thursday morning. Chairman Jim Jordan, Trump loyalist, thought he could use hearing to discredit Smith to prove investigations were politically motivated to show Biden administration weaponized Justice Department. Instead, Smith calmly testified for hours, defended every decision, cited evidence and law, and stated unequivocally that Donald Trump broke the law, that Trump engaged in criminal scheme to overturn election, that Trump illegally kept classified documents and obstructed justice, all
under oath, all on record. Share this video with everyone you know because Smith’s opening statement was devastating. said rather than accept defeat in 2020 election, Trump engaged in criminal scheme to overturn results and prevent lawful transfer of power. Said after leaving office, Trump illegally kept classified documents at Mara Lago and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal retention.
Said Trump was charged because evidence established he willfully broke the law. The very laws he took oath to uphold. That’s former special counsel telling Congress that sitting president is criminal. that cases weren’t political persecution, that prosecution was based on facts and law.
Think about what that means. Smith investigated Trump for two years, secured two federal indictments, one for election interference, one for classified documents, collected 13 million pages of documents, thousands of hours of video evidence, interviewed hundreds of witnesses, and concluded Trump committed serious federal crimes.
cases only dropped because Justice Department policy prohibits prosecuting sitting presidents, not because evidence was weak, not because charges were unfounded, because Trump got reelected before trial could happen. Now, let me walk you through the most damaging parts of Smith’s testimony.
When asked about January 6th, Smith was unequivocal. Said our investigation revealed that Donald Trump is the person who caused January 6th, that it was foreseeable to him that he sought to exploit the violence. Those exact words, under oath, Trump caused January 6th, foresaw it happening, exploited it for political purposes.
That’s not opinion. That’s conclusion of 2-year federal investigation with subpoena power and grand jury testimony. Smith explained the evidence. Said investigation followed facts and law led to indictment of unprecedented criminal scheme to block peaceful transfer of power.
Named Georgia Secretary of State as strong witness who told Trump the truth, who told him things he didn’t want to hear, who put him on notice that what he was saying was false. That’s documented proof Trump knew he lost. New claims of fraud were lies. Continued pushing them anyway. That’s criminal intent. That’s consciousness of guilt. And Smith testified his team was ready, willing, and able to go to trial, had enough evidence to convict, followed Justice Department policies, observed legal requirements, made decisions based solely on facts and law without regard to Trump’s political activities or candidacy. That destroys Republican narrative that investigation was political hit job. If it was political, why did Smith follow every policy and regulation? Why did public integrity section review decisions? Why did he wait months before charging? Political prosecution would rush to judgment.
Smith’s team built methodical case with overwhelming evidence. Think about Trump’s reaction during hearing. Posted on Truth Social that deranged Jack Smith is being decimated before Congress. called him deranged animal who shouldn’t be allowed to practice law. Said he destroyed many lives under guise of legitimacy.
Then posted that based on testimony there’s no question Smith should be prosecuted. Demanded attorney general investigate. That’s president watching testimony and panicking. Lashing out trying to intimidate prosecutor who just called him criminal under oath. Republicans tried destroying Smith during hearing. Representative Daryl Isa compared him to Nixon’s men going after political enemies.
Asked if targets were Biden’s political enemies. Smith refused to take bait. Said he pursued facts regardless of politics. That evidence led to conclusions not predetermined outcome. When Republicans questioned timeline, accused him of rushing trial before election. Smith cited Supreme Court president said public has right to speedy trial that he considered all options and moved expeditiously because duty required it.
Notice what representative Jamie Raskin said. Ranking Democrat on committee told Smith he pursued facts, followed every law and ethics rule, that decisions were reviewed by public integrity section, that he acted based solely on facts. the opposite of Donald Trump said Trump believes Smith belongs in prison not because he did anything wrong but because he did everything right had audacity to do his job.
That’s accurate assessment. Trump wants Smith prosecuted for investigating crimes for following evidence for seeking accountability. and Representative Eric Swallwell called Republicans on committee a joke, said they’re wrong and history will harshly judge them because hearing exposed how weak Republican attacks are. They accused Smith of political bias but couldn’t point to single decision that violated policy.
Claimed investigation was witch hunt but Smith explained legal basis for every action. Tried painting him as partisan but he calmly cited facts and law. Republicans looked desperate. Smith looked credible. Make sure you hit that subscribe button because the secret testimony from December deposition contained even more damaging revelations.
Transcript shows Smith called Trump most culpable and most responsible person in criminal conspiracy to overturn election. Detailed how investigation uncovered scheme involving multiple co-conspirators. How Trump knew claims of fraud were false. How he pressured state officials to change results. how he incited supporters to attack capital.
All documented, all supported by evidence. Think about classified documents case. Smith testified Trump illegally kept classified documents after leaving office. Repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal retention. Defied subpoena for their return. Had lawyers certify all documents returned when he knew that was false.
Showed classified materials to people without security clearances. That’s multiple federal crimes, obstruction of justice, unlawful retention of national defense information, false statements, all provable beyond reasonable doubt. Share this video with everyone you know because Smith warned Americans not to take rule of law for granted.
Said he’s seen how rule of law can erode that we’ve seen it function so long many take it for granted. But rule of law is not self-executing. Depends on collective commitment to apply it. requires dedicated service, especially when difficult and costly. Said our willingness to pay those cost tests and defines commitment to rule of law and to country.
That’s prosecutors saying Trump’s attacks won’t stop him, won’t prevent truth from being told. And Smith emphasized he will not be intimidated despite Trump calling him deranged, despite demands for prosecution, despite threats to law license. Smith testified publicly, defended investigations, stood by conclusions because evidence shows Trump broke law and someone has to be willing to say that.
Even when President uses office to attack them, even when congressional Republicans run interference, even when personal costs are high. Think about what this means for Trump’s legal future. Cases were dropped due to Justice Department policy about sitting presidents. not dismissed with prejudice, not found baseless, just paused because Trump currently holds office.
But policy doesn’t protect former presidents. When Trump leaves office in 2029, prosecution could resume. Statute of limitations doesn’t run while he’s president. Evidence still exists, witnesses still available, and Smith’s testimony creates permanent record of criminal conduct. Notice how Trump’s posting escalated during hearing, started with claiming Smith was being decimated, then called him deranged animal, then demanded prosecution, then said hopefully attorney general is looking at what he’s done. That’s desperation. That’s knowing testimony is devastating and trying to discredit prosecutor. But calling someone deranged doesn’t make evidence disappear.
Demanding prosecution doesn’t erase criminal conduct. Trump’s meltdown confirms how damaging Smith’s testimony is. and Jim Jordan’s strategy backfired spectacularly. Thought public hearing would expose Smith as partisan hack. Instead, Smith appeared calm, professional, credible, cited facts and law, explained decisions, stood by conclusions, while Republicans look desperate, and Trump posted unhinged attacks.
That contrast tells you everything. Smith has evidence. Trump has insults. Smith has law. Trump has threats. Smith has credibility. Trump has panic. Bottom line is this. Jack Smith testified publicly for first time and systematically laid out case that Trump broke law. Said Trump caused January 6th, foresaw violence, exploited it for political gain.
Said Trump illegally kept classified documents and obstructed justice. Said investigation followed facts and law to conclusion that Trump engaged in criminal scheme to overturn election. All stated under oath. All creating permanent record. All contradicting Trump’s claims of witch hunt and political persecution.
Trump imploded during testimony, posted frantically on Truth Social, called Smith deranged animal, demanded prosecution, demanded attorney general investigate, complete meltdown. Because Smith didn’t just defend investigations. He put Trump on trial, listed crimes, named witnesses, described evidence, and declared he will not be intimidated despite attacks. that commitment to rule of law requires paying costs that he’s willing to pay them. The secret testimony from December deposition revealed Smith called Trump most culpable and responsible person for January 6th conspiracy. Public testimony Thursday confirmed it, expanded on it, provided details, and created record that will follow Trump for rest of his presidency because you cannot make sworn testimony disappear.
cannot erase conclusions of two-year federal investigation. Cannot delete evidence of criminal conduct. It’s documented, permanent, damning. Republicans tried destroying Smith’s credibility, failed, tried proving political bias, found none, tried showing investigation, violated policies, couldn’t because Smith followed every rule, made decisions based on facts and law, built cases that could win at trial.
And only reason Trump escaped conviction is timing of election. Not weakness of evidence, not flaw in prosecution, just political reality that sitting presidents cannot be indicted. This story continues. Stay tuned because Smith’s testimony creates foundation for future accountability. Cases paused, not dismissed, evidence preserved, witnesses documented, and when Trump leaves office, prosecution could resume.
Statute of limitations told during presidency. Criminal conduct doesn’t expire. Justice delayed but not necessarily denied. Smith made that clear. Made evidence public. Made legal reasoning transparent. Made Trump’s crimes part of historical record. Whether Trump faces trial again or not. World now knows what special counsel investigation uncovered.
Knows Trump broke law. Knows cases were legitimate. knows prosecution was justified and that knowledge cannot be erased. No matter how many truth social posts Trump writes, no matter how deranged his attacks become, no matter how desperately he demands Smith’s prosecution, truth is documented. Evidence is preserved.
Testimony is permanent.
