House Republicans make it sound like they have a perjury case against the former special counsel. Here’s why they don’t.
House Republicans make it seem like they have a perjury case. They don’t.
By
Elie Honig,
a former federal and state prosecutor and a contributor to CAFE
Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee on January 22, 2026.
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House…
The former special counsel will defend his decisions to bring criminal charges against President Donald Trump.
The former special counsel led two criminal investigations of President Trump and has been a frequent target of Trump's ire on…
Jack Smith, the former U.S. Justice Department special counsel who brought two now-dropped criminal cases against…
Testifying at a House hearing, Jack Smith said the two federal cases were based on evidence, not politics.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before the House Judiciary Committee, facing intense scrutiny from Republican…
