Jim Jordan Demands DOJ Investigate Jack Smith for Alleged False Statements in Trump Probe
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Rep. Jim Jordan has called on the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith, citing evidence of false statements in a congressional deposition. Smith’s lawyers deny wrongdoing, but Republicans argue this is another example of the left weaponizing government against conservatives.
Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee and a staunch defender of constitutional rights, wrote to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday, demanding that the Justice Department open a criminal investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith. Jordan’s letter points to Smith’s 'willfully and intentionally false statements of material fact,' which directly contradict documents obtained by the Senate Judiciary Committee and raise serious questions about the integrity of the investigations into President Trump.
The Justice Department acknowledged receipt of the referral and stated it would investigate any evidence of criminal conduct. Smith’s attorneys, predictably, denied any wrongdoing and insisted he gave truthful answers during his deposition. They dismissed the referral as an attempt to 'weaponize the justice system,' ignoring the real issue: accountability for those who abuse their power in pursuit of partisan goals.
Jordan highlighted Smith’s answer on Dec. 17, when asked if he sought a search warrant for members’ text messages. Smith replied, 'No, I don’t recall that.' However, the ranking Democrat on the committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, attempted to downplay the significance, claiming that Republicans never asked Smith about presidential records or members’ text messages—an obvious attempt to deflect from the seriousness of the allegations.
Senate Republicans recently released documents revealing that Smith’s team had reviewed text messages from 44 members of Congress during investigations into President Donald Trump. Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley condemned this overreach, stating that the review violated the Constitution’s Speech and Debate Clause and promising to hold Smith accountable for his actions.
Jordan’s request comes as part of a broader effort to expose the political bias and abuse of power that have characterized the left’s investigations into the 2020 election and President Trump’s handling of classified documents, highlighting the urgent need to restore fairness and integrity to the justice system.