Former Special Counsel Jack Smith defended his conduct before House lawmakers on Wednesday, insisting behind closed doors that politics had “no role” in the “investigations” and criminal charges he brought against President Donald Trump.
Smith appeared for a deposition with the House Judiciary Committee.
During the hearing, Republicans pressed Smith over his handling of the two federal cases targeting Trump.
One of the cases related to the 2020 election, and another was concerning the alleged retention of classified documents.
Portions of Smith’s opening remarks show the Biden administration prosecutor attempting to portray the cases as strictly legal decisions.
