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Posted on 01/23/2026 12:11:23 AM PST by SmokingJoe
This ~4-5 minute clip from The Economic Times (uploaded January 22, 2026) shows a heated moment from a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing where Republican Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) aggressively questions former Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Gill focuses on Smith's office subpoenaing former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's phone toll records just 16 days after McCarthy became Speaker in early 2023 (covering Nov 2020–Jan 2021). He accuses Smith of: Labeling McCarthy a potential "flight risk" in a nondisclosure order to secretly obtain the records. Violating the Speech or Debate Clause (constitutional protection for lawmakers).
Misleading the court and ignoring internal DOJ analysis/emails acknowledging significant legal risks. Gill quotes from Smith's "own analysis" showing awareness of these issues, pressing: "Your own analysis says that you knew there was a risk you were violating the [Speech or Debate Clause]... So you did know, didn't you?" Smith admits to the subpoena and similar ones for nine senators and another representative in May 2023 (also with nondisclosure), but appears defensive, stammering, and evasive in responses. The tone is confrontational and partisan, framing the actions as potential overreach/abuse in Trump-related probes. No clear "win" for either side—the clip ends with Gill yielding time.
The video highlights Republican criticism of Smith's investigative tactics post his Trump cases.
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Brandon Gill is a TREASURE!! Jack Smith is PURE EVIL!
Brandon Gill is a TREASURE!! Jack Smith is PURE EVIL!
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“Superman” video post.
No one is going to jail.
It’s why democrat judges own them aka protection plan.
Democrats have been setting up firewalls from years ago everything they do is for the party.
Harriet Hageman is outstanding. The complete opposite of her predecessor.
All that is missing are the loaves of bread being thrown to the audience.
Hageman was excellent. We don’t see enough of her but she’s a star just the same.
Gill for president 2032
I’ve heard all of this so many time before.
Blah, blah, blah.
What counts is Action. When is Jack Smith going to be arrested for spying on US senators?
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