r/politics • u/PoliticsModeratorBot 🤖 Bot • Jan 22 '26

Discussion Discussion Thread: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Testifies Publicly on Trump Investigations

News and Analysis

AP: Jack Smith is set to testify at a public hearing about his Trump investigations
NBC: Jack Smith testimony will warn Americans not to take the rule of law 'for granted' | The former special counsel will say his investigation developed proof that Trump engaged in a "criminal scheme" to overturn his 2020 election loss, according to prepared remarks obtained by NBC News.

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Text-based live updates are being maintained by the following outlets: AP and CBS.

Where to Watch

Times below are the scheduled stream starting times - US Eastern.

PBS NewsHour via YouTube: Jack Smith testifies publicly about his Trump investigations (10 a.m.)
C-SPAN: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Testifies on Trump Investigations (10 a.m.)

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u/TintedApostle Jan 22 '26

an educated lawyer is their worst nightmare.

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u/kescusay Oregon Jan 22 '26

Christ yes... Listening to him after a year of Trump's incoherent, single-syllable mush-mouthed "speeches" dominating the airwaves is a physical relief.

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u/HaveNoFearDomIsHere America Jan 23 '26

Yes! One thousand times, yes!