Posted on 10/24/2025 4:03:46 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Former special counsel Jack Smith is asking that he be allowed to appear publicly after House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded his testimony.
“Given the many mischaracterizations of Mr. Smith’s investigation into President Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents and role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election, Mr. Smith respectfully requests the opportunity to testify in open hearings before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees,” his attorneys wrote in a letter to Jordan.
Jordan requested a transcribed, closed-door interview with Smith earlier this month, accusing the former special counsel and his team team of launching “politically motivated prosecutions” into Trump and trying to “silence” him during the campaign.
Smith’s effort to appear publicly would require the blessing of the Justice Department, with his attorneys saying he would need guidance so he doesn’t violate any rules regarding grand jury secrecy. He would also likely be asked to answer questions about the Mar-a-Lago investigation. The special counsel’s final report on that case has not been released.
“He is prepared to answer questions about the Special Counsel’s investigation and prosecution, but requires assurance from the Department of Justice that he will not be punished for doing so,” Smith’s legal team said.
The public has heard little from Smith, but he recently came out with a strong defense of the case and criticism of the Trump Justice Department in an interview with former prosecutor Andrew Weissmann at University College London.
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Only if the 5th amendment is forsaken.
Smith can “testify” while he is being WATERBOARDED at Gitmo!! That’s the only way that we will know he is speaking the truth.
“requires assurance from the Department of Justice that he will not be punished for doing so,”
Nope! We hold all the cards, Jack. You will testify, tell the truth, nothing but the truth, or you will die in prison.
No immunity deals for these creeps, make ‘em talk.
Shut up Jackel, we’ll tell you what you’re gonna get!
requires assurance from the Department of Justice that he will not be punished for doing so,”
Pre-emptive attemp to avoid perjuty?
Tell him to go pound sand.
“”” and role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election,””””
Overturning the results of an election is what got me interested in politics. I never paid much attention until I started watching the Bush/Gore thing in Florida. Even as an uneducated deplorable it was clear to me Gore and the democrats were hell bent on stealing the election. But I guess fighting over an election is only allowed for democrats.
Nope.
“””Mr. Smith’s investigation into President Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents “””
Perhaps he wants to go in front of Congress so they can explain to him about the Presidential Records Act. Apparently he has never heard about it.
Excellent suggestion!
He’s got lies he hasen’t used yet and has a burning desire to get them on the record !!!
Grant him full immunity from prosecution and he can’t take the fifth, right?
He’s got lies he hasen’t used yet and has a burning desire to get them on the record !!!
Pretty OBVIOUS what his strategy is here. He thinks live hearing will POSITION HIM as the leader of the anti-Trump tribe in DC, and make him a shoe-in for the 2028 nomination, and he’s probably right. After all, there is no way that a normal-looking, straight, white, male, could have a prayer in that party otherwise.
Jack is a jerk.
That would be my guess.
No reason to cut deals with these skunks, the evidence is overwhelming.
Maybe a deal to the most credible link to Obama’s role, that’s it.
He gets under oath testimony in front of the committee behind closed doors. Smith being an attorney would likely whip up tears while reading his opening statement.
He wants to speak in public so he can lie his adz off.
..but requires assurance from the Department of Justice that he will not be punished for doing so.
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Help me understand. Jack Smith wants immunity, in order to talk? When he went after President Trump, he was a dirt bag pitbull. Now he want immunity?
1. He is a pussy
2. He is a jerk
3. See 1 & 2
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