Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has been subpoenaed by the House Judiciary Committee to provide testimony regarding his investigations into President Donald Trump. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoena on Wednesday, which requires Smith to produce all relevant documents and communications from his time in office. Smith is expected to appear for a deposition on December 17, 2025, at 10 a.m.
In a letter dated December 3, Jordan emphasized the committee’s ongoing oversight of the operations of the Office of Special Counsel during Smith’s tenure. He stated, “Due to your service as Special Counsel, the Committee believes that you possess information that is vital to its oversight of this matter.” The letter also indicates that Smith’s counsel has confirmed his availability for the deposition.
The subpoena follows heightened criticism from Republicans in both the House and Senate regarding Smith’s investigation into Trump’s actions surrounding the 2020 presidential election. These lawmakers argue that the inquiry has expanded beyond its original scope, impacting GOP legislators, party organizations, and Trump allies, as well as media outlets.
In August 2023, Smith charged Trump with conspiring to overturn the results of the election that saw Joe Biden assume the presidency. Prosecutors alleged that Trump and his associates propagated false claims of election fraud to persuade state officials to reverse Biden’s victory and pressured then-Vice President Mike Pence to disrupt the electoral vote count during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Notably, Smith later chose to drop this case after Trump won reelection in 2024.
Additionally, in June 2023, Smith charged Trump with the illegal retention of classified documents, which Trump reportedly took from the White House to his residence at Mar-a-Lago following his departure from office in January 2021. The case also included allegations of obstructing government requests for the return of these documents. Prosecutors later added charges claiming Trump had shown a Pentagon “plan of attack” to visitors at his New Jersey golf club. Similar to the previous case, Smith moved to dismiss this prosecution after Trump’s election victory.
The unfolding developments highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding the investigations into Trump. As the House Judiciary Committee pursues oversight of Smith’s actions, the political landscape remains charged with debates over the legitimacy and scope of these inquiries.
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