The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee released on Wednesday a transcript and video of a closed-door interview Smith gave about two investigations of Trump. Advertisement“The evidence here made clear that President Trump was by a large measure the most culpable and most responsible person in this conspiracy. The attack that happened at the Capitol, part of this case, does not happen without him. AdvertisementCongress Jack Smith via Associated PressSmith repeatedly made clear his belief that the evidence gathered against Trump was strong enough to sustain a conviction. If Donald Trump had chosen to call a number of Democratic senators, we would have gotten toll records for Democratic senators.”AdvertisementThe communications between Trump and Republican supporters in Congress were an important component of the case, Smith said.

Source: Huffington Post January 01, 2026 04:31 UTC