Former special counsel Jack Smith leaves after testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, on Jan. 22, 2026.
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The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on social media.
Former special counsel Jack Smith leaves after testifying before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Trump, on Jan. 22, 2026.
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