FULL HEARING: Jack Smith Faces Heated Senate Grilling Over Trump Investigations | APT

Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @apt_news   Former Special Counsel Jack Smith faced intense questioning from senators during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over his investigations involving Donald Trump, January 6 and the handling of classified documents. Republican senators challenged Smith over subpoenas seeking lawmakers’ phone records, donor and fundraising information, and records from Republican individuals and organisations. Smith defended the investigative decisions made by his office and said sensitive investigative steps followed Justice Department procedures and required approvals. The hearing also featured heated exchanges over alleged political bias within the FBI and Justice Department, the scope of Smith’s investigations, and the handling of records connected to the Arctic Frost investigation. Democratic senators defended Smith’s prosecutorial record and focused on the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the importance of the rule of law. The lengthy hearing also included disputes over exhibits, questioning procedures and restrictions on what Smith could discuss publicly because of court orders. Watch the FULL Senate Judiciary Committee hearing featuring former Special Counsel Jack Smith. #JackSmith #SenateHearing #SenateJudiciary #Trump #DonaldTrump #ArcticFrost #January6 #USPolitics #Congress #BreakingNews